2022 Garda Recruitment
It has been confirmed that the next Garda recruitment campaign is due to commence in early 2022. The last recruitment competition for the Garda was held in early 2019. A large panel of successful candidates was assembled and was taken into the Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary, in tranches through 2019 and into 2020. However, the Covid-19 lockdown effectively closed the college, and now another recruitment process is due to begin in early 2022.
Language Requirement has been changed
The two language requirement has been removed for the 2022 Garda recruitment campaign. Until now those joining the Garda had to be proficient in two languages, one of which had to be Irish or English. However, under the new changes proficiency in only one language will be required. The Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013 will be amended to give effect to the change.
Minority community applicants urged to apply
A direct appeal is being made to members of minority communities to consider a career in policing. The Government and Garda are making a specific appeal to African-Irish people and members of the Traveller community to join the Garda, and the language requirements are being changed to ensure proficiency in Irish is no longer an advantage.
The Government has next year committed to the recruitment of 800 extra Gardaí and 400 Garda staff and is dedicated to increasing diversity within An Garda Síochána. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD also said she wanted to see more women applying for jobs in the Garda.
Find out all you need to know about the upcoming 2022 campaign here: https://careerservices.ie/an-garda-siochana
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