asked the Minister for Justice if he will ensure that a civilian assessor is restored on promotion selection boards in the Garda Síochána.
Written Answers . - Garda Síochána Promotion Selection Boards .
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: Following consultation with the Garda authorities, the practice of having a civilian assessor on Promotion Selection Boards has been restored and, in fact, a civilian assessor has been included in each of the selection boards currently interviewing candidates for promotion to the ranks of sergeant and inspector.