Police Clearance from Ireland

Does anyone know how to get Police clearance from Ireland? Friend of mine lived in Dublin from 2002-2004. He is Non-Eu national and presently living in US. Now he is seeking immigration to Canada where he is asked to produce Police clearance from Ireland. He is wondering who to approach and what is the best method. Any pointers?

Found it on Garda.ie


How do I obtain a Police Certificate?

Police Certificates are issued only for the attention of Consular Authorities and for Foreign Adoptions Boards. They are not issued for employment or any other purpose. They can however be issued when being used for the purposes of establishing, or registering, a business in another EU Member State.

Where to apply:-

Persons resident in the Republic of Ireland - apply to your local Garda Station
Persons resident outside of Ireland - apply in writing (by post) to the Superintendent in charge of the District covering the area of your principal place of residence while living in the Republic of Ireland.
Details to be supplied:

Full name as on birth certificate (including maiden/married name if applicable)

Date and place of birth (or copy of birth certificate)

Current address

All addresses at which you resided in Republic of Ireland

Purpose (i.e. Embassy) for which Certificate is required

Stamped, self addressed envelope if applying to local Garda Station

There is no fee for the issue of a Police Certificate
Issue of a Police Certificates can take up to 4 weeks depending on the particular application