Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022
686. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a new recruitment campaign for persons to apply to join An Garda Síochána will be launched later in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32343/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the management of An Garda Síochána as well as the allocation and distribution of resources. This includes responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no responsibility in these matters.
The Deputy may be aware that there was a very strong interest in the recent Garda recruitment campaign, with over 11,000 applications received. This will provide a strong pipeline of candidates to enter the Garda College over the coming period. I am advised by the Garda authorities that it is not envisaged that there will be another Garda Trainee Recruitment Campaign in 2022.
