Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 March 2014
185. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the aptitude test for Garda recruitment is being done online the way we can be sure that the person that has applied to do it is the same person doing the test. [11399/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe competition for the selection of Garda Trainees attracts a very high number of applicants. Accordingly, the selection process to become a Garda Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of selection stages. The tests and exercises are designed to identify candidates suitable to be a Garda Trainee, with potential to become an attested member.
The first two assessments are completed on-line. Candidates who obtain the required standard are then required to sit a supervised assessment. This assessment is to ensure the authenticity of the candidate.
