asked the Minister for Justice if he will now indicate whether the new form of competitive examination for Garda entrants has been a success, and whether he proposes to make it permanent.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Competitive Examinations.
Mr. Boland
The 250 recruits who were attested during the past few days were the first received from a competitive examination. There has consequently been no opportunity, as yet, to assess the value of the competitive system.