An Garda Síochána
Dail Éireann — 2025-03-20
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Naoise Ó Cearúil (FF), Kildare North

We have seen an exceptional Garda recruitment campaign recently in February. I commend the Minister and An Garda Síochána on this. However, there are ready-made police officers and there is a barrier to them becoming gardaí. Can the Minister provide an update on the progress of section 50 regulations required to open up and facilitate the transfer of a PSNI officer to the ranks of An Garda Síochána and will he make a statement on the matter?

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Sitting date: 2025-03-20