Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2025
67. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of successful applicants currently waiting to be called to begin training in Templemore Garda College; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54036/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which includes the recruitment and training of Garda personnel. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions.
No applicant is deemed to be 'successful' until a formal offer to attend an intake at Templemore has been issued. As such, the information requested by the Deputy is unavailable. The next intake is scheduled for November.
The below table shows the number of applications by competition for the years 2022 - 2025. The current Garda recruitment campaign closes on 9 October.
|
Garda Recruitment Campaign |
Number of Applications |
|
2025 |
6,784 |
|
2024 |
6,360 |
|
2023 |
4,973 |
|
2022 |
10,565 |
