Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 147: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received to date in regard to the Garda Reserve; the number of applications processed and approved; the number of persons who have completed or commenced training; when it is expected that the first members of the reserve will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36268/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The total number of applicants for the Garda Reserve at 6 November was 7,125. The first interviews were held in September and involved 374 candidates. The first group of 37 trainees commenced phase one training in Templemore on 30 September 2006. They are currently in phase two of their training and are expected to complete their training in December.

Of those interviewed in September, not all applications were processed to completion and there will be further trainees selected from this group who will commence training at a later date. The next interviews will be carried out this month and will involve applicants from counties Limerick, Kerry, Galway, Clare, Sligo and Dublin.