Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 628: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason An Garda Síochána will not accept applications from candidates who are over the age of 40; if he is satisfied that this does not contravene the provisions of the Equality Act 2004 that relate to age discrimination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1260/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI No 749 of 2004) set the maximum age for recruitment to the Garda Síochána for all applicants, irrespective of service elsewhere, at 35 years. This maximum age was recommended by the Garda Commissioner taking all relevant factors into account, including the training and operational requirements of the force and applicable legislation. There are no proposals to increase the age limit.