Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The audit is expected to be completed early in the new year. It is expected that the recruitment of the 300 extra reserves will begin in the middle of the year and that will be accelerated in the following years to ensure we double the number. It is an important role. Some people want to do it as a role in itself, but others see it as a route into An Garda Síochána. Now that we have a particular stream, people will be encouraged to join. I hope all Deputies will ensure that their constituents are aware of this recruitment. Tomorrow is the final date for the new recruitment to An Garda Síochána.

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