Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009
358 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the legitimacy of having an upper age limit of 35 years for entry into An Garda Síochána in terms of equality and non-discrimination; and his proposals to review the issue. [4501/09]
View answerThe Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments)(Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI No 749 of 2004) set the maximum age for recruitment to An Garda Síochána for all applicants, irrespective of service elsewhere, at 35 years. This maximum age was recommended by the Garda Commissioner taking all relevant factors into account, including the training and operational requirements of the Force and applicable legislation. There are currently no proposals to increase the age limit.
