Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the next round of recruitment will take place to the Garda Síochána; the position regarding persons who already completed their medical examination some time ago and who are waiting the next entry date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3154/10]

Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the recruitment campaign the Garda Síochána will undertake in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3586/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 397 together.

The moratorium on recruitment and promotions in the Public Service applies to the Garda Síochána, both sworn members and civilian support staff. However, I will keep the situation under review in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and my colleague the Minister for Finance.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that following selection by the Public Appointments Service each applicant must undergo a Physical Competency Test, a Medical Examination and also Character Vetting. Applicants successful at all three stages will remain on a panel and are available to be offered positions as Garda Trainees in a future intake.