Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2010
114 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who were recruited to the Garda Reserve since the body was set up; the average length of time for applicants to become members; the delay in processing an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are 557 Garda Reserve members at 30 April 2010. Since the Garda Reserve was established in 2006, 40 Garda Reserve members have also moved on to become trainee full-time members. All applications to join the Garda Reserve are processed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations, 2006. The length of time for processing applications can vary depending on the number of applications on hand. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the application in respect of the person referred to is currently being processed and a decision will be made by the Garda Commissioner in due course.
