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flag On November 14, 2025, 211 new Irish police recruits, including the oldest-ever recruit at 51, were sworn in, the largest single intake since 2019.

flag On November 14, 2025, 194 new recruits and 17 reserve officers were sworn in at Garda College, marking the largest single attestation since 2019. flag Among them, 51-year-old Jeremiah Bourke became the oldest-ever recruit, having reapplied after the age limit increased to 50. flag The new officers, including former journalists, media professionals, and military personnel, will be deployed across Ireland, with most assigned to Dublin, the South, East, and North Western regions. flag Around 365 recruits from prior intakes are still training, and over 220 new trainees will begin in November, bringing the year’s total to about 800. flag Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly praised the recruits, emphasizing the lasting impact of public interactions.

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