Niall Collins
Question:327. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the next complement of Garda Síochána reserves will be called up and trained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40395/15]
View answerTuesday, 17 November 2015
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the recruitment and training of the Garda Reserve is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and I as Minister have no direct role in the matter.
Applications to become members of the Garda Reserve can currently be made through the Public Appointments Service (PAS) website. PAS process applications on behalf of An Garda Síochána, and admission to become a Reserve member is subject to the provisions of the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of the 30 September 2015, the strength of the Garda Reserve stands at 1,014 and there were 21 Garda Reserves in training. I am further informed that while recruitment to the Garda Reserve is currently on-going, a date has yet to be determined by Garda management for the next intake of trainee Garda Reserves.