Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to target and reserve places in the Garda for migrants when the recruitment embargo is lifted. [35854/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Recruitment in An Garda Síochána is governed under Statutory Regulation namely, the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988 - 2005. While there is no recruitment taking place at the moment, any person who meets the criteria set out in the Regulations, including citizens of an EEA member state or persons legally resident in Ireland may apply to join An Garda Síochána when recruitment next commences.