Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
994. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason police reservists have been discriminated against in An Garda Síochána in that they cannot join the main police force when they exceed 35 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36876/13]
View answerThe current maximum age for recruitment as a full time member of the Garda Síochána is set at 35 years and applies without discrimination to everyone, including members of the Garda Reserve. There are currently 1,207 Reserve Gardaí of whom 1,090 are attested and 117 are in training. Some 40 former Reserve members have joined the full time force since the Reserve was established.
