Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the status of the panel of applicants in respect of Garda recruitment; if and when recruitment commences, if consideration will be given towards accepting panellists, some of whom have been on an entry panel in excess of two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I intend bringing proposals to Government shortly in relation to the strength of the Garda Síochána and when recruitment might recommence. While no final decision has been taken in relation to the recruitment panel created as a result of the last recruitment process, the fact that this panel is now approximately five years old gives rise to significant issues which will have to be taken into account.