Government announces intake of 100 new Garda recruits

Issued : Monday 11 August, 2014

Tipperary TD Alan Kelly has confirmed the government’s announcement that 100 new Garda recruits will enter the Garda College, Templemore, to commence their training in early September 2014.  This marks the first intake of new recruits in five years, with the last being in May 2009.

 

“The intake in September marks an important step forward, both for the Gardai, for the local community in Templemore; and for the country. This news demonstrates the ongoing commitment of this Government to supporting Garda Síochána in their efforts to keep our communities safe.” said Minister Kelly.

 

An Garda Síochána will shortly be in touch with the first batch of successful candidates to advise them of this offer and to allow them to give adequate notice to deal with any existing commitments they may have. The new recruits will undergo an innovative new training programme for Gardai, which has been developed to reflect the current policing environment and will better prepare the recruits for the reality of life on our streets.  On conclusion of the two years training, the new Gardai will be awarded a BA in Applied Policing. 

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