
He mentions the opportunities available for Gardaí.
The fitness test shouldn't put anyone off joining the Gardaí.
That's according to Portlaoise Garda Ronan Maher, who is encouraging people to get their applications in for the Garda Trainee programme before the 3 o'clock deadline today.
Trainees will receive an allowance of €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training and their accommodation and food is provided while in the Garda College in Templemore.
Garda Maher says there are lots of opportunities for people to rise through the ranks: