Will my current occupation prevent me from becoming a Garda Reserve?

The Garda Commissioner may not admit as a Garda Reserve trainee or appoint as a Garda Reserve member any person who:

a) holds a designated certificate, licence or permit, the granting of which may be opposed by An Garda Síochána;

b) is a member of the Defence Forces;

c) is an officer of the court;

d) is an officer of the probation and welfare service;

e) is a bailiff;

f) is a prison officer;

g) is a practising barrister or a practising solicitor;

h) for reward or personal gain, manages or conducts, or assists in the management or conducting of, a concern or premises which is required by law to be operated under a licence, permit or certificate, the grant of which may be opposed by An Garda Síochána;

i) provides a security service within the meaning of the Private Security Services Act 2004;

j) serves summonses as a spare time activity;

k) is employed in any occupation or holds any appointment or position which, in the opinion of the Garda Commissioner, may cause a conflict of interest with the proper discharge of the duties of a Garda Reserve member.