Garda Recruitment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2010

Thursday, 27 May 2010

Ceisteanna (133)

Jimmy Deenihan

Ceist:

130 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the next recruitment will take place for An Garda Síochána; if the recruits will be taken from the panel established in 2008; the number that will be called for training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22479/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that applicants selected by the Public Appointments Service and who have successfully undergone a Physical Competency Test, a Medical Examination and also Character Vetting will remain on a panel and are available to be offered positions as Garda Trainees in a future intake.