New Garda recruitment campaign begins accepting applications on Friday

A new recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochána will open for applications on Friday, March 24, Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD has announced.

This new recruitment campaign will assist in the recruitment of 1,000 new Gardaí this year, as provided for in Budget 2023.

Speaking today, the Minister Harris said: “A career in An Garda Síochána is a challenging but rewarding one.

“It will change your life and the lives of others – having a personal impact on the community you serve will give you a sense of achievement like nothing else.

“Being a Garda is a tough job, but is a job worth doing.

“Few institutions in Irish life are as respected as An Garda Síochána.

“The close connection between Gardaí and the communities they serve is the envy of police services around the world.

“Recruiting 1,000 Gardaí in 2023 is central to the Government’s commitment to build stronger, safer communities, and I know there will be people listening today who will hear this and think that they too can work with us to deliver on that mission.

“Policing is not a career for the faint of heart – it is a career for those with strong initiative and perseverance, tolerance, composure, a strong moral compass and most importantly respect and compassion for the communities that they serve.

“To protect and to serve in An Garda Síochána is a worthwhile and valued career, and I would like to encourage anyone who feels up to the job to consider applying.”

It is anticipated that the first successful candidates from this new campaign will be ready for interview by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) by July.

Almost 500 Garda recruits passed through the college in 2022, between those who attested or started their training.