This is a direction on obtaining police clearance certificates from Ireland

Where to apply:
(a)        Persons resident in Republic of Ireland - apply to local Garda Station.
(b)        Persons resident outside of Ireland - apply in writing:
•        By post to: Chief Superintendent Liaison & Protection Garda Headquarters Phoenix Park
Dublin 8.
•        By fax to: 00 353 1 666 2854.
•        By e-mail to: sullot@iol.ie.

All of the following must 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 of Character. Issue of a Police Certificate of Character usually takes up to 4 weeks