Jonathan O'Brien
Question:65. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has considered reviewing the age requirements for entry to An Garda Síochána. [16091/16]
View answerWednesday, 15 June 2016
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The age at which any candidate may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is set by Regulation 4 (a) of the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 under which the maximum recruitment age at which candidates may apply to join An Garda Síochána as a full time member is set at not more than 35 years.
This upper age limit of 35 was set having regard to equality legislation and also took into account the following criteria:
(1) the cost of training and the need for recruits to serve for a sufficient period of time as full members of the service to recoup this cost,
(2) the operational requirements of the service in terms of having an age profile appropriate to the physical demands placed on members in the course of their duty.
This Regulation applies without discrimination and no concessions are available to any person. There are currently no plans to change this situation.