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flag Over 11,000 applied to Ireland’s police force in 2025, but recruitment falls short of target.

flag Over 11,000 people applied to join Ireland’s An Garda Síochána in 2025 across two recruitment rounds, with 4,334 applications in the latest round closing October 9. flag Forty percent of applicants were aged 30 or older, and 32% were women, reflecting sustained interest and a more diverse applicant pool compared to 2019. flag The force aims to recruit 1,000 officers annually but is projected to fall nearly 400 short this year. flag Competency-based interviews are set to begin in late November, with training expected to start in 2026.

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