Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The competition for the selection of Garda Trainees attracts a very high number of applicants. Accordingly, the selection process to become a Garda Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of selection stages. The tests and exercises are designed to identify candidates suitable to be a Garda Trainee, with potential to become an attested member.

The first two assessments are completed on-line. Candidates who obtain the required standard are then required to sit a supervised assessment. This assessment is to ensure the authenticity of the candidate.

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013. These regulations provide for the giving, as part of the competitive selection process organised by the Public Appointments Service for full-time membership of An Garda Síochána, of "due recognition to any satisfactory service by the person as a reserve member". This provision was introduced in order to acknowledge the beneficial experience and skills gained by a reserve member and to allow them the opportunity to highlight that experience and skill during the selection process. It is important that all persons wishing to join the full time force undergo the same competitive selection and recruitment process. In doing so the integrity of the process is maintained at all stages of the competition.