An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Ceisteanna (498)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

498. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 569 and 570 of 21 February 2023, if he will confirm whether he and related parties have had an enforcement notice communicated to them in respect of a determination of the Labour Court; if he and or his officials have engaged with officials and or the Minister in the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in respect of the ruling. [10919/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by legislation, particularly the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 (as amended).

These Regulations provide that the maximum age at which a person may apply to become a member of An Garda Síochána is not more than 35 years of age on the closing date of any Garda recruitment competition. Any amendments to these Regulations would be carried out in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and the Policing Authority and put before Government for approval.

An appeal has been lodged following the recent Labour Court determination in relation to the maximum age of Garda recruitment. Accordingly, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the matter at this time.