James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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993. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of police reservists who commenced work as police reserves with the force that are still with the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36875/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that as of 31 July 2013, there were 1,207 Reserve Gardaí of which there are 1,090 attested and 117 in training. A total of 354 have left the Garda Reserve since its establishment in 2006. A total of 40 Reserve members of An Garda Síochána have moved on to become trainee full-time members.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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994. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason police reservists have been discriminated against in An Garda Siochana in that they cannot join the main police force when they cross 35 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36876/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The current maximum age for recruitment as a full time member of the Garda Síochána is set at 35 years and applies without discrimination to everyone, including members of the Garda Reserve. There are currently 1,207 Reserve Gardaí of whom 1,090 are attested and 117 are in training. Some 40 former Reserve members have joined the full time force since the Reserve was established.