Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
353. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a panel of successful applicants for the position of members of An Garda Síochána, arising from a competition in 2008, has recently been closed even though recruitment is due to recommence shortly. [52558/13]
View answerFollowing a review of the training for Garda recruits, a revised training programme has been introduced in the Garda College. In light of this and in view of the fact that the existing Garda recruitment panel was approximately five years old, the Commissioner determined, with my consent, that the maximum number of recruits were recruited from that panel. People not called from that panel may, of course, re-apply to join the Garda Síochána once they meet the eligibility criteria.
As the Deputy is aware I recently announced that a recruitment competition for An Garda Síochána is to commence in the coming weeks and it is expected that the first batch of new recruits will enter the Garda college in mid-2014.
