I'm through to the next stage with no PPL. Those with PPL's should have had an advantage in the technical section of the interview, as I found it very challenging. Taking the PPL exams would have made this section easier.
For those in the UK that are filling out the Garda vetting form for this stage, are they going to do a "Disclosure Scotland" CRB check or the full "Subject Access Request" from your local police authority ?
From what I was told the interviews are taking place up to w/c 9th September (may be later though), with the medical etc to follow the week after for the next stage. The courses will start in Jerez in two batches: Mid Oct / Mid Nov..
The colour blindness test you can do at most local opticians..