Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the minimum height regulations for entry to An Garda Síochána; his views on removing such height regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7202/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Under the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 498 of 2001) which commenced on 31 October 2001, the height requirement for entry to the Garda Síochána was abolished. These Regulations also provide for a physical competence test to be completed prior to entry to the Garda Síochána.