Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 March 2014
186. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in the recruitment process for An Garda Síochána are the Garda reserves given preferential treatment or if a percentage of places have been reserved for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11400/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. These regulations provide for the giving, as part of the competitive selection process organised by the Public Appointments Service for full-time membership of An Garda Síochána, of "due recognition to any satisfactory service by the person as a reserve member". This provision was introduced in order to acknowledge the beneficial experience and skills gained by a reserve member and to allow them the opportunity to highlight that experience and skill during the selection process. It is important that all persons wishing to join the full time force undergo the same competitive selection and recruitment process. In doing so the integrity of the process is maintained at all stages of the competition.
