State withdraws appeals against findings of age discrimination in An Garda Síochána

Case of men denied entry to gardaí on age grounds had become 'academic' following the raising of new entrant age limit to 50, court told

The Labour Court found last February that the Garda age limit of 35 for new applicants was discriminatory on grounds of age. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The State has withdrawn its appeals against findings that An Garda Síochána discriminated against two men who were refused access to employment within the force due to their age.

The Labour Court found last February that the Garda age limit of 35 for new applicants was discriminatory on grounds of age.