Written answers
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Recruitment
Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are restrictions in place which prevents persons with disabilities from joining An Garda Síochána. [49738/12]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed by Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988/2005. Following selection by the Public Appointments Commission each applicant must also undergo a physical competency test, a medical examination and character vetting. Section 46(1)(3) of the Disability Act 2005 provides that Part 5, which deals with Public Service Employment, does not apply to the Garda Síochána.
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