asked the Minister for Justice whether he is prepared to recommend to the Commissioner of the Garda Síochána that in the case of future recruitment for the Garda Síochána open competitive examinations be held for all applicants who comply with the preliminary requirements as to age, physique, health and character.

asked the Minister for Justice whether he will favourably consider dispensing with the present system of selecting candidates for admission to the Garda Síochána and substitute therefor a competitive examination system.

With the Ceann Comhairle's permission I propose to take questions Nos. 21 and 22 together.

I shall give consideration to the suggestion made by the Deputies.

Thank you.