Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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342. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Garda recruits that have had their final interview will be called for a medical examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12374/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 and, as Minister, I have no direct involvement in the matter.

Rather, the Public Appointments Service (PAS), on behalf of the Garda Commissioner, manages the initial recruitment stage for selection of Garda Trainees with the final stages of the process, in which candidates are vetted, complete a physical competency test and a medical examination, being managed by the Commissioner.

I am advised by the Commissioner that the PAS notifies the Appointments Office in An Garda Síochána when applicants have been informed of their success following the initial recruitment stage. I further understand that applicants who have been deemed eligible by the PAS and who have submitted all necessary information to the Appointments Office will receive a notification by e-mail of the date for their proposed medical examination.

I would advise any applicants who may have queries in relation to the matter to contact the PAS or the Garda Appointments Office.