Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that the appointment of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36074/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that an open competition for the selection of the next Garda Commissioner is currently under way and an information booklet setting out all the details is available on the website of the Public Appointments Service. Applications are invited from any person who believes they possess the requisite competencies, skills and experience to carry out this very challenging role. The closing date for applications for the position is Thursday 25th September 2014.

The Public Appointments Service are handling all aspects of the competitive process for the Government and they are being assisted by executive search partners.

It is expected that the competitive selection process will take approximately 8 weeks to complete after which the Government will make the necessary appointment as set out in the Garda Síochána Act 2005.