Yesterday morning, 166 new members joined the Irish Garda Síochána police force.
Intake No 233, having commenced their training on July 31st, 2023, have now completed their Phase 1, Stage 3 training at the Garda Training College, situated in Templemore, Co. Tipperary, and have taken their Oath.
Attestation Oath
“I hereby solemnly and sincerely declare before God [Words “before God” may be omitted from the declaration at the request of the declarant] that:-
* I will faithfully discharge the duties of a member of the Garda Síochána with fairness, integrity, regard for human rights, diligence and impartiality, upholding the Constitution and the laws and according equal respect to all people.
* While I continue to be a member, I will, to the best of my skill and knowledge, discharge all my duties according to law.
* I do not belong to, and will not while I remain a member form, belong to or subscribe to, any political party or secret society whatsoever”.
The Garda “Attestation Oath”, above, is sworn by all members of An Garda Siochana and the Garda Reserve.
Congratulations to all.
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