Age Limit for Earlier Garda Applicants
Deputy Allen questioned whether the age limit unfairly excluded people who had applied in 1974 or 1975. The Minister undertook to check the rules, then said applicants could have entered earlier competitions while eligible.
This may not arise out of this question, but possibly the Minister could enlighten me. With regard to people who applied in 1974-75 and who now find themselves over 26 years old on 1st April, is that not discrimination against the people who now find that they cannot sit for the examination?
Comment on this
I will inquire into that aspect of the matter and I will communicate with the Deputy. I am not sure whether it is the date of application or the date of entry.
Comment on this
They have to be under 26 on the last of April, 1977. People who applied in 1974 and 1975 and who had the leaving certificate now find that they are not being allowed to sit for the examination.