Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 262: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in recruiting new gardaí who have passed the relevant examinations and interviews; when the next recruitment will take place; the number of gardaí that will be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5493/10]

John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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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.

While the moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the Public Service applies to the Garda Síochána, I am keeping under continuing review the case for derogations from this and I am in ongoing discussion on the issue with my colleague the Minister for Finance. The Deputy may be aware that I recently secured a derogation to permit a significant number of promotions in the Garda Síochána which will enable key vacancies to be filled across all ranks.