Written answers
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Recruitment
2:30 pm
Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda Síochána is affected by the recruitment ban; if the Garda College will run a course to train new gardaí in 2010; the number of recruits such a course will take in 2010; the closing date for applications; when the course will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21445/10]
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The moratorium on public service recruitment applies to the Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is closely monitoring the levels of Garda strength around the country, taking into account the level of retirements and recent attestations of students. I will continue to consult with my colleague the Minister for Finance on when a resumption of Garda recruitment will be necessary so as to keep Garda numbers up to approved levels. In all this, my priority is to maintain Garda operational strength. A necessary first step will be a competition to establish a panel of approved candidates and, as I recently indicated, I believe that this should take place later this year.
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