Garda Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 June 2012

Thursday, 7 June 2012

Questions (107)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

109 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible for a man who is now aged 36 and is working in the Irish Prison Service to transfer to the Garda when the moratorium on recruitment in the public service is lifted, even though they will be above the upper age limit at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27644/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

There is no provision for Prison Service staff to transfer directly to An Garda Síochána.

Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by statutory regulations, namely the Garda Síochána (Admission and Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. The maximum recruitment age as set out in those regulations is 35 years of age.