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‘This initiative has potential’ - Garda entry age limit to increase to 50

It was announced today that the age limit to become a Garda has increased from 35 to 50.  Justice Minister Helen McEntee said earlier today that every new member would be helped as much as possible to get the training and expertise required.  Kieran was joined by former Assistant Garda Commissioner John O’Driscoll and David Nolan, who is assistant professor of Sport and Exercise Science in the DCU School of Health and Human Performance...

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16.00 13 Oct 2023


‘This initiative has potential’ - Garda entry age limit to increase to 50


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It was announced today that the age limit to become a Garda has increased from 35 to 50. 

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said earlier today that every new member would be helped as much as possible to get the training and expertise required. 

Kieran was joined by former Assistant Garda Commissioner John O’Driscoll and David Nolan, who is assistant professor of Sport and Exercise Science in the DCU School of Health and Human Performance...


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