Gardaí must pay €25k to men denied entry to force on age grounds

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has been urged to review An Garda Síochána's 35-year age limit. Picture: Sam Boal

An Garda Síochána has been ordered to pay €25,400 to two men after discriminating against them when refusing to consider their applications for the force as they were over 35 years of age at the time.

This follows Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudication officer, Vivian Jackson finding that the two, Brian Fitzpatrick and Ronald Boyle, were discriminated against by the gardaí on the grounds of age when seeking to join the force.