Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
526. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a detailed breakdown of figures of persons who have applied for the recent round of Garda recruitment; the number of these applicants who are currently members of the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2876/14]
View answerThe current Garda recruitment campaign is being run by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. At the time of closing of the competition on 9 January 2014, approximately 25,000 persons had applied through the Public Appointments Service website. A detailed breakdown of the nature and origin of applicants, including for example those who are currently members of the Garda Reserve, is currently not readily available.
