Martin Kenny
Ceist:326. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Justice if he can provide an update on the current Garda recruitment processes. [8004/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 16 February 2023
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Commissioner is responsible for the recruitment and training of Garda members. I am advised that the initial stages of the Garda recruitment campaign are managed on the Commissioner's behalf by the independent Public Appointments Service.
PAS is responsible for accepting and processing applications as well as the first three stages of the process, namely:
Stage 1 online aptitude tests,
Stage 2 report writing exercise and
Stage 3 interview.
PAS will also check eligibility and qualification of applicants against the competition criteria prior to any successful candidate's name being provided to An Garda Síochána.
Stage 4 of the process is managed by An Garda Síochána and includes a Physical Competency Test (PCT), medical evaluation, vetting and substance misuse (controlled drug) testing.
The Commissioner and his team have assured me that the target to recruit 1,000 new Gardaí in 2023 will be achieved. A new Garda recruitment competition will be commenced in the coming months.