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Female Garda applicants have a consistently higher failure rate in physical competency tests

Women applying to work for An Garda Síochána have a consistently higher failure rate in the physi...

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07.15 28 Aug 2026


Female Garda applicants have a consistently higher failure rate in physical competency tests


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07.15 28 Aug 2026


Women applying to work for An Garda Síochána have a consistently higher failure rate in the physical competency test they have to pass before joining the force. 

That’s according to information obtained by the Irish Examiner. Speaking to Anton to discuss these finding was , Irish Examiner Reporter Neil Michael.


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