Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 358: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce amending legislation on the matter of the age restrictions as pertaining to An Garda Síochána, with particular reference to recruitment and retirement ages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The recruitment age for entry to An Garda Síochána was considered as recently as 2004 when, on the recommendation of the Garda Commissioner, the maximum recruitment age was increased from 26 to 35 years. The standard retirement age in An Garda Síochána is 60 years of age. I have currently no plans to amend either the recruitment or the retirement age.