A former Donegal Garda Sergeant has questioned the new updates to the Garda Trainee pre-selection Physical Competency Test.
A review commenced in the summer of 2024, with the aim of ensuring all candidates possess an acceptable level of fitness.
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Among the changes will be the removal of push ups and sit ups, and a standardised pass/fail for all applicants, regardless of age or gender.
Retired Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan, says this is a mistake and that standards should not be lowered:
