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Upper age limit for garda entry to rise ‘significantly’ amid recruitment boost

How hard is the Garda Fitness Test?

9 March 2023 With 1 in 6 failing the physical pre-entry exam, I took the test to see how demanding it is. I suggested a review of the fitness test and removal of upper age limit of 35 as solutions to address recruitment issues.
How hard is the Garda Fitness Test?
An Garda Síochána
Drugs & Ireland – The Assembly
If you’re a victim of crime you can now have your say in the parole process
Ireland’s Future Conference
Extract from my speech on Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion
Jim O’Callaghan on Clare Byrne Radio Show with Jason Poole
Statements on Special Educational Needs
Violence in our Capital City
I wish democracy to the Russian people
Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
Jim O’Callaghan with questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Jim’s contribution on the mandatory retirement age in the Defence Forces.
Jim O’Callaghan Christmas Greetings
Tonight Show on Virgin Media. Rising Case numbers
Sex Offenders Legislation, Article 16 and the Nicaragua Elections.
Article 16 Explained
JiM Irelands Future Speech
Constituency visit by Jack Chambers, Minister for Sport
BBC NI The View
Benefits for young people in Budget 2022
Tribute to Seán Lemass on the 50th anniversary
The political, economic and legal consequences of Irish Reunification
A better Future for Ireland
Resumed on the Financial Resolution
Roadmap for living with Covid-19
Amendment – Credit Guarantee Bill 2020
Amendment – Domestic Violence Bill 2019
Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of the EU
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime)

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