Can an American join the Garda?

Can an American join the Garda? Entry to the Garda will now be open to all EU, EEA or Swiss nationals as well as anyone from any other state who has lived in Ireland for five years. The Minister said non-Irish speakers would be required to take basic lessons in the language as part of their Garda training.

Entry to the Garda will now be open to all EU, EEA or Swiss nationals as well as anyone from any other state who has lived in Ireland for five years. The Minister said non-Irish speakers would be required to take basic lessons in the language as part of their Garda training.