Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
92. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refusals which were appealed in respect of recruitment to An Garda Síochána in 2016; the number not replied to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9547/16]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that admission to An Garda Síochána as a trainee is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in accordance with the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013.
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that this year so far ten applicants have been refused entry to An Garda Síochána as trainees on the grounds of unsuitability. Four of these applicants appealed the Commissioner’s decision. Such appeals are considered in accordance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments' code of practice in relation to appointments to positions where the Garda Commissioner has statutory responsibility.
I am further informed that all applicants who appealed the Garda Commissioner's decision to deem them unsuitable received a reply from An Garda Síochána.
