On 15 January, the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee welcomed the new recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochána.
The government has allocated its highest ever budget of €2.3 billion to An Garda Síochána for 2024. This includes funding for between 800 and 1,000 new Gardaí.
The Minister noted a significantly increased training allowance for trainee Gardaí of €305 per week, and an increase to the maximum age of recruitment from 35 to 50,
Prospective candidates can visit publicjobs.ie for more information on how to apply. The closing date for the recruitment competition is Thursday 8 February 2024.