We use Google Analytics to see which pages are read and how the site is used, so we know what to improve. This only runs if you accept. See our privacy notice for details.

Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Louth Garda Station.

Garda recruitment and promotions

Summary

Flanagan challenged the Minister about recruitment after the announcement of sergeant promotions, saying recruitment would not proceed; the Chair ruled the matter outside the question, and Barrett said resulting jobs would not be filled until 1991.

Since the Minister has intimated that there will be a number of promotions, would he say whether that means that a recent circular issued by the Garda applications section to the effect that recruits will not be——

Comment on this
Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I thought the Deputy had a relevant question on the subject matter of Question No. 16; clearly he has not.

Comment on this

Thousands of applications forms were sent to young people but there will be no recruitment.

Comment on this
Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I call Question No. 17.

Comment on this

The Deputy is talking about recruits. This is a promotion.

Comment on this
Seán Barrett Mr. S. Barrett Fine Gael

The only jobs resulting will be filled in 1991. It is nonsense.

Comment on this