Billy Timmins
Question:827. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the format that the resumed Garda recruitment will entail; when it will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46994/13]
View answerTuesday, 5 November 2013
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The recruitment process for entry to the Garda Síochána, which is managed by the Public Appointments Service, consists of a series of assessments, competitive interview, physical and medical tests and security checks.
On entry to the Garda College, trainees will undergo the new student/probationer training programme which has been restructured into 3 phases. Phase I is for 32 weeks at the Garda College, at the end of which successful students will be attested (i.e. become members of the Garda Síochána with full police powers). Phase II is for 65 weeks based in Garda stations, and Phase III consists of 7 weeks of exam preparation, exams and assessments. The programme will result in an award of a Bachelor of Arts (Level 7) in Police Studies.
There are a number of procedural issues that need to be finalised prior to the formal commencement of that competition and these are expected to conclude in the coming weeks. A further announcement will be issued as soon as recruitment starts, both on the Public Appointments Service website and directly to those who have registered an expression of interest in joining the Garda Síochána.