Vol. 547 No. 4
179 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow to join An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3776/02]
184 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding an application to join An Garda Síochána by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3826/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 184 together.
180 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the instructions which were issued to applicants who successfully undertook the last Garda entrance exam; when the persons on this list will be called to join the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3777/02]
185 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the instructions which were issued to applicants who successfully undertook the last Garda entrance examination; when the persons on this list will be called to join the Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3827/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 185 together.
As Minister, I have no direct function in relation to the selection process of Garda Síochána trainees. Recruitment into the Garda Síochána is by way of open competition conducted by the Office of the Civil Service and Local Appointments Commissioners.
