Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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125. To ask the Minister for Defence the appeals process for persons (details supplied) who were not selected to join the Army but who passed all required tests. [43253/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In order to be enlisted as a General Service Recruit, applicants are required to pass all stages of the recruitment process. This includes Physical Fitness Test, Psychometric Test, Interview, Medical Examination and Security Clearance.

In relation to this particular case, the Military Authorities have advised that the individual referred to did not satisfy the requirements for enlistment in the Permanent Defence Force.

I am unable to comment any further on this matter, as it is the policy of the Department of Defence to treat all applications for enlistment in the Defence Forces as strictly private and confidential. However, the individual concerned may apply for feedback using the following email address