Garda reserve

Rebelkid · 24-03-2018 1:17am

Trackerjacker wrote: »

Its absolutely ridiculous., I'm still waiting on a call for a medical, if I don't get it soon I'm knocking it on the head. Like I have said before at this stage I can't see there being a class till End of June/July if even.

I'm in the same boat as you, last I heard they were still on my background checks. Have all my meetings done, when does the background checks actually begin? Is it after your meeting with the super?

Trackerjacker · 24-03-2018 2:00am

Rebelkid wrote: »

I'm in the same boat as you, last I heard they were still on my background checks. Have all my meetings done, when does the background checks actually begin? Is it after your meeting with the super?

They begin with the sergeant. I rang in recently and they just said the same thing they say every time and that is there is still a piece of vetting to come back. Im never ringing in again absolute waste of time. Another week goes by and nothing. They are either the laziest or most unorganized office I have ever dealt with in my life., None them seem to know anything about anything when ya ask them.

PurplePrincess · 27-03-2018 8:41pm

I had my interview with the Super 2 weeks ago and got an email this morning for a medical in the middle of April. I'm just worried the training will be in peak summer time and I won't be able to get off work :-(

Trackerjacker · 28-03-2018 12:01am

PurplePrincess wrote: »

I had my interview with the Super 2 weeks ago and got an email this morning for a medical in the middle of April. I'm just worried the training will be in peak summer time and I won't be able to get off work :-(

Your lucky pal, I had my meetings ages ago and still heard nothing.

Cedric87 · 28-03-2018 10:45am

medical lasts 6 months after 6 months it needs to be done again likewise for vetting

Trackerjacker · 28-03-2018 11:00pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

medical lasts 6 months after 6 months it needs to be done again likewise for vetting

Cedric have u got any further?

KimsMom · 08-04-2018 4:15pm

Hi folks, first time posting. I have my medical on 18th April. There is an interesting question from Jim O Callaghan on kildarestreet.com - I can’t post the link as I’m a newbie here. But if you go to the site and put Garda reserve in the search bar - it should pop up, here is a short piece of it:

The "Programme for a Partnership Government" includes a commitment to double the Garda Reserve to act in a supportive role undertaking local patrols and crime reduction measures. In line with this, the Government has in place a plan to achieve a Reserve strength of 2,000 by 2021. With the plan to reach 15,000 Garda members well on track it was possible for the Commissioner and the Public Appointments Service (PAS) to undertake a new recruitment campaign for Garda Reserves last March which attracted 2,394 applicants, of whom 498 successfully completed the initial stages carried out by PAS. These applications are currently being processed by the Garda Appointments Office. The time frame for this can vary due to a number factors including the length of the vetting process which may, for example, be more time consuming if the applicant has resided abroad or is deferred for medical reasons. It is expected that the first class will commence training in the Garda College in the coming months.

Cedric87 · 13-04-2018 10:43am

i can predict the copy and paste reply he'll receive to that question

Hyneser03 · 13-04-2018 12:37pm

That good news hopefully that’s true that the first batch will be starting training Soon

KimsMom · 19-04-2018 2:58pm

Hi folks, just wanted to let you all know that I went for my medical and was passed fit. Apparently the next stage is to wait and hear from the appointments office. If anyone would like to know about the medical process, just let me know and I'll post something here.

donman · 19-04-2018 7:09pm

KimsMom wrote: »

Hi folks, just wanted to let you all know that I went for my medical and was passed fit. Apparently the next stage is to wait and hear from the appointments office. If anyone would like to know about the medical process, just let me know and I'll post something here.

Well done.Were there many for Reserve Medical do you know?There was only 1 there last week in the morning,when I was there.Congrats again.

KimsMom · 19-04-2018 7:26pm

donman wrote: »

Well done.Were there many for Reserve Medical do you know?There was only 1 there last week in the morning,when I was there.Congrats again.

Hi donman, I was there for around two hours. During that time I would say 8 people came through the waiting room. I figured from the conversations that there was one serving member returning to duty from sick leave, 1 garda applicant who had failed their previous medical and was back to repeat. The rest all seemed to be Garda applicants and they had all applied in June 2017. They were all so eager and enthusiastic - its great to see. One older man went in to the doctors office just as I arrived. I saw him when he came out and he didn't look very happy but I didn't have a chance to talk to him. I would say he was possibly an applicant for the reserves, but I'm only guessing. Overall, things seem to be moving very quickly for the applicants for the Guards from June 2017. They were talking about the open days in Templemore - some had already been and some were going this weekend. Delighted I got through and hopefully we will hear something soon. Many congrats to you also on passing.

donman · 19-04-2018 7:58pm

KimsMom wrote: »

Hi donman, I was there for around two hours. During that time I would say 8 people came through the waiting room. I figured from the conversations that there was one serving member returning to duty from sick leave, 1 garda applicant who had failed their previous medical and was back to repeat. The rest all seemed to be Garda applicants and they had all applied in June 2017. They were all so eager and enthusiastic - its great to see. One older man went in to the doctors office just as I arrived. I saw him when he came out and he didn't look very happy but I didn't have a chance to talk to him. I would say he was possibly an applicant for the reserves, but I'm only guessing. Overall, things seem to be moving very quickly for the applicants for the Guards from June 2017. They were talking about the open days in Templemore - some had already been and some were going this weekend. Delighted I got through and hopefully we will hear something soon. Many congrats to you also on passing.

Cheers Kimsmom.Yeah,I was there for two and a half hours.It was very busy.There were 9 in front of me and by the time it was my turn,there were another 9 waiting.I don’t know what happened the girl who was there for the reserve medical.she was 3 ahead of me downstairs but wasn’t there when I went up to the waiting room.She must have been lucky and got away quick.Fingers crossed that it won’t be much longer to wait,but it’s all waiting in this process.

Crusher82 · 19-04-2018 11:02pm

KimsMom wrote: »

Hi folks, just wanted to let you all know that I went for my medical and was passed fit. Apparently the next stage is to wait and hear from the appointments office. If anyone would like to know about the medical process, just let me know and I'll post something here.

Hi jus wonder what did the medical intail of?? An well done on passing yours I'm still waiting on meeting with local sargent in wexford I was no3 on the list in wexford

vardy98 · 19-04-2018 11:36pm

Hi jus wonder what did the medical intail of?? An well done on passing yours I'm still waiting on meeting with local sargent in wexford I was no3 on the list in wexford[/quote]

Same as myself crusher 82, I'm waiting on the seargent and super meeting in wexford as well, except I was placed 46th in Wexford, I sappose vetting is holding us up????

Crusher82 · 19-04-2018 11:43pm

vardy98 wrote: »

Hi jus wonder what did the medical intail of?? An well done on passing yours I'm still waiting on meeting with local sargent in wexford I was no3 on the list in wexford

Same as myself crusher 82, I'm waiting on the seargent and super meeting in wexford as well, except I was placed 46th in Wexford, I sappose vetting is holding us up????[/quote]

Ya I'd say the vetting is slow but it just like to move on now at this stage as I'm really looking forward to it ... it would be nice to think we would be in training by the end of the year at least ... it's November since I did written and interview with pas when did u do yours ??

KimsMom · 20-04-2018 12:02am

Crusher82 wrote: »

Hi jus wonder what did the medical intail of?? An well done on passing yours I'm still waiting on meeting with local sargent in wexford I was no3 on the list in wexford

Hi Crusher82, I'll give a short synopsis of it here, hopefully it will help you. I don't think I'm breaking any rules by discussing what's involved so moderators please delete if I am.

Firstly, you'll get an e mail with your appointment about 3 weeks beforehand. You will need your GP to fill in one part of the attached form. The second part gives you instructions for the day and some information on what is involved in the medical.
On the day I would advise to go early as I was 15 minutes trying to find somewhere to park and it takes about another 15 to check in at reception and find the Medical Centre, so definitely leave yourself plenty of time. Overall my exam took around two hours, so if you're travelling by train or bus, bear that in mind.

The medical is in two parts. When you arrive at the Medical Centre, you check in at reception. They will give you a form to sign, (you can use your glasses for this if needs be). You will also go to the bathroom to prepare your sample at this time, maybe bring a bottle of water with you. Then you wait in the hallway until the nurse calls you. The nurse will take your sample for testing and will proceed to check your height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, and peak flow (lung capacity). The next test they perform is the hearing test - it's hard as you can hear your heartbeat and your breathing, but try and relax and concentrate on the sounds. After this you go upstairs to the waiting room and wait to be called by the doctor.

When you are with the doctor, the first test is the eye test - it's looking into a machine rather than at charts - and it can be done with your glasses on and off. Tell the doctor if you wear glasses normally. There is also a colour blind test involved in this. Following that, there were various tests to check your joint mobility - not sure how to describe them but nothing difficult. It did include touching your toes though. From there, it's up on the bed to check your stomach for any discomfort from pressing hard and finally a listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope.

After that the doctor will discuss your results with you - on a general basis unless you want specifics, and then he will tell you whether you have passed or failed. Pass scores for vision are included with the info you get in your e mail but as I can never figure out the 6/12 or 20/20 thing, I'm no help there. I understood from someone in the waiting room that being over 30 on BMI is a fail and you'll have to repeat the exam. Other than that, the colour blind test you either pass or fail - as in you're either colour blind or you are not. The hearing test I can't give you any further help with what is a pass or fail and the general heart/lungs and joint mobility you either pass or fail. For what I could understand from the others in the waiting room, who were going for the full time Gardai positions, the medical is the same for both reserves and full time.

As regards your order of merit for your location, my understanding is that at this point, it's irrelevant - it only mattered for how early you got your interview/Stage 2. Apologies if I have this wrong but I think it's all about how quickly your background checks come back and your interviews with your local Sergeant and Superintendent. As a time frame for me, I applied March 2017, Stage 2 was October 2017, Sergeant interview December 2017, Superintendent interview, January 2018 and Medical, April 2018. This is my first time applying for the Reserves, I'm too old for the full time Guards, and it's a slow process.

I hope this has been helpful to you. My only advice would be to try and relax during the medical, particularly for the hearing and vision tests. Also, if you feel you would benefit by getting a bit fitter, losing some weight, etc., I would get working on it now as when your e mail arrives, you will only have a few weeks to get ready for it. Best of luck and hopefully you'll hear soon.

Crusher82 · 20-04-2018 12:29am

KimsMom wrote: »

Hi Crusher82, I'll give a short synopsis of it here, hopefully it will help you. I don't think I'm breaking any rules by discussing what's involved so moderators please delete if I am.

Firstly, you'll get an e mail with your appointment about 3 weeks beforehand. You will need your GP to fill in one part of the attached form. The second part gives you instructions for the day and some information on what is involved in the medical.
On the day I would advise to go early as I was 15 minutes trying to find somewhere to park and it takes about another 15 to check in at reception and find the Medical Centre, so definitely leave yourself plenty of time. Overall my exam took around two hours, so if you're travelling by train or bus, bear that in mind.

The medical is in two parts. When you arrive at the Medical Centre, you check in at reception. They will give you a form to sign, (you can use your glasses for this if needs be). You will also go to the bathroom to prepare your sample at this time, maybe bring a bottle of water with you. Then you wait in the hallway until the nurse calls you. The nurse will take your sample for testing and will proceed to check your height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, and peak flow (lung capacity). The next test they perform is the hearing test - it's hard as you can hear your heartbeat and your breathing, but try and relax and concentrate on the sounds. After this you go upstairs to the waiting room and wait to be called by the doctor.

When you are with the doctor, the first test is the eye test - it's looking into a machine rather than at charts - and it can be done with your glasses on and off. Tell the doctor if you wear glasses normally. There is also a colour blind test involved in this. Following that, there were various tests to check your joint mobility - not sure how to describe them but nothing difficult. It did include touching your toes though. From there, it's up on the bed to check your stomach for any discomfort from pressing hard and finally a listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope.

After that the doctor will discuss your results with you - on a general basis unless you want specifics, and then he will tell you whether you have passed or failed. Pass scores for vision are included with the info you get in your e mail but as I can never figure out the 6/12 or 20/20 thing, I'm no help there. I understood from someone in the waiting room that being over 30 on BMI is a fail and you'll have to repeat the exam. Other than that, the colour blind test you either pass or fail - as in you're either colour blind or you are not. The hearing test I can't give you any further help with what is a pass or fail and the general heart/lungs and joint mobility you either pass or fail. For what I could understand from the others in the waiting room, who were going for the full time Gardai positions, the medical is the same for both reserves and full time.

As regards your order of merit for your location, my understanding is that at this point, it's irrelevant - it only mattered for how early you got your interview/Stage 2. Apologies if I have this wrong but I think it's all about how quickly your background checks come back and your interviews with your local Sergeant and Superintendent. As a time frame for me, I applied March 2017, Stage 2 was October 2017, Sergeant interview December 2017, Superintendent interview, January 2018 and Medical, April 2018. This is my first time applying for the Reserves, I'm too old for the full time Guards, and it's a slow process.

I hope this has been helpful to you. My only advice would be to try and relax during the medical, particularly for the hearing and vision tests. Also, if you feel you would benefit by getting a bit fitter, losing some weight, etc., I would get working on it now as when your e mail arrives, you will only have a few weeks to get ready for it. Best of luck and hopefully you'll hear soon.

Thanks very much for this insight and all information provided it's much appreciated .. I'm the same my self to old for the full time but relish the chance to give something back and hopefully serve I'm in good shape health wise however I am a type 2 diabetic and take tablet for blood pressure having said that I look after myself well an would be well below 30 for bmi I did my test and interview around October also so hopefully I'll get to the next stage very soon ...

vardy98 · 20-04-2018 12:29am

Ya I'd say the vetting is slow but it just like to move on now at this stage as I'm really looking forward to it ... it would be nice to think we would be in training by the end of the year at least ... it's November since I did written and interview with pas when did u do yours ??[/quote]

I no what you mean, I'd love to be starting now too, I done my stage 2 interview and written assessment up with PAS back on the 14th of October 17, and haven't heard anything since I received my results on the 20th of October.

2016claire · 20-04-2018 10:41am

Hi All, I did my stage 2 since august 2017 and i haven't heard anything. anyone else same as me ? any advice of what should i do? Thanks

donman · 20-04-2018 12:39pm

2016claire wrote: »

Hi All, I did my stage 2 since august 2017 and i haven't heard anything. anyone else same as me ? any advice of what should i do? Thanks

I believe after stage 2,if everything is all good,then your file is passed to appointments.I’d ring PAS for an update.That way you’ll know for sure or you could ring Appointments and if they have your file,then again,you can get an update.

Rebelkid · 17-05-2018 1:26pm

Finally got called for medical end of May. Anyone else here get an update?

Kikimull · 17-05-2018 1:32pm

Rebelkid wrote: »

Finally got called for medical end of May. Anyone else here get an update?

Oh realy. Congrats . Im still waiting for mine. I havnt heard anything since the email that i passed my interview and to await for garda vetting and a medical. Im place 6 in wicklpw. Where are u based

Rebelkid · 17-05-2018 4:51pm

Kikimull wrote: »

Oh realy. Congrats . Im still waiting for mine. I havnt heard anything since the email that i passed my interview and to await for garda vetting and a medical. Im place 6 in wicklpw. Where are u based

Cork, have you your local meetings done with the sergeant and super?

KimsMom · 17-05-2018 5:31pm

Hi folks,

Public jobs has just posted a new ad for full time Garda recruitment. I wonder will these guys get through the process before us lol

Trackerjacker · 17-05-2018 5:59pm

KimsMom wrote: »

Hi folks,

Public jobs has just posted a new ad for full time Garda recruitment. I wonder will these guys get through the process before us lol

Most definitely. Haha I honestly can't see there being a class of Garda Reserves this year again. Tbh I'd say they will keep putting it of until they are made do it. And that could be ages away.

Hyneser03 · 18-05-2018 2:45am

Trackerjacker wrote: »

Most definitely. Haha I honestly can't see there being a class of Garda Reserves this year again. Tbh I'd say they will keep putting it of until they are made do it. And that could be ages away.

Ur right man I can’t understand like they need 2000 by 2021 so they will need to have them in bybthis summer to get the bell rolling like.

Trackerjacker · 18-05-2018 10:14am

Hyneser03 wrote: »

Ur right man I can’t understand like they need 2000 by 2021 so they will need to have them in bybthis summer to get the bell rolling like.

The government said they would like 2000 by 2021 but AGS don't want GR at all. Because if they did they would just recuirt them. Well they usually have to give people 2-3 months notice before starting a class because of making sure people can get work off. Were nearly in June. Could possibly be September or November if one does happen. I'd be less surprised to here they disbanded the Garda Reserve then recuirted more.

PurplePrincess · 18-05-2018 11:00am

It's a bit disheartening a year later and still nothing!! Fair play to you 2014 lads for your patience. Wish I wasn't too old for the fulltime.

Trackerjacker · 18-05-2018 11:33am

PurplePrincess wrote: »

It's a bit disheartening a year later and still nothing!! Fair play to you 2014 lads for your patience. Wish I wasn't too old for the fulltime.

I've actually been in the Recruitment for the GR since the beginning of 2013 haha Ya I have gave up on the GR now. Full-time is the only way to get in these days. But they will still be making ya wait years .I have a friend waiting 2 years.

Trackerjacker · 28-05-2018 7:09pm

Its actually amazing not one class has been organized yet. Love to know why they bothered doing that recruitment.

SO7378 · 29-05-2018 2:17am

Trackerjacker wrote: »

Most definitely. Haha I honestly can't see there being a class of Garda Reserves this year again. Tbh I'd say they will keep putting it of until they are made do it. And that could be ages away.

I applied for the full time the same as the reserves and ive everything done, just waiting to be signed off, yet i havent even got a medical for the reserves, what a circus show.

Trackerjacker · 29-05-2018 12:46pm

SO7378 wrote: »

I applied for the full time the same as the reserves and ive everything done, just waiting to be signed off, yet i havent even got a medical for the reserves, what a circus show.

I officially gave up yesterday... To long waiting.

Tommy_utd16 · 29-05-2018 3:32pm

The numbers are way down for the full time and it's a priority at the moment. No disrespect to the reserves but they need to be accompanied by a full time member so it wouldn't be the right time to recruit reserves, even if they did those reserves would find themselves sitting in stations with no one to go on the beat with in most stations. I don't mean that in a bad way but when the numbers are up then reserves will be recruited in high number - just my opinion

issagenius88 · 02-06-2018 9:30am

Got a phone call to meet local Sergeant after a year of waiting, went well after 15 min chat with him

vardy98 · 06-06-2018 2:06pm

Hi, I have my meeting with the seargent tomorrow, what should i wear, shirt and trousers? And what should I expect to be asked? Thanks.

issagenius88 · 07-06-2018 12:15pm

vardy98 wrote: »

Hi, I have my meeting with the seargent tomorrow, what should i wear, shirt and trousers? And what should I expect to be asked? Thanks.

I had my meeting last week and was in casual wear, just a pair of jeans and tshirt .

Crusher82 · 07-06-2018 6:12pm

vardy98 wrote: »

Hi, I have my meeting with the seargent tomorrow, what should i wear, shirt and trousers? And what should I expect to be asked? Thanks.

Hi what way did the meeting go ??? What way u dress after ??

vardy98 · 07-06-2018 7:00pm

Hi what way did the meeting go ??? What way u dress after ??[/quote]

Went really well thanks, met bother seargent and superintendent todayou, so they said they will approve my application so only have to wait for a medical date now. I wore a shirt and trousers.

Crusher82 · 07-06-2018 7:59pm

vardy98 wrote: »

Hi what way did the meeting go ??? What way u dress after ??

Went really well thanks, met bother seargent and superintendent todayou, so they said they will approve my application so only have to wait for a medical date now. I wore a shirt and trousers.[/quote]

Well done hopefully I'll have mine soon ...I think they really need to get moving or people will b dropping out by the new time ....

gem112 · 14-06-2018 1:46pm

Passed the medical resit this am.... all good to go...

donman · 14-06-2018 7:29pm

gem112 wrote: »

Passed the medical resit this am.... all good to go...

Brilliant news gem112.Congratulations.Were there any others there today for their Reserve Medical?

gem112 · 14-06-2018 8:05pm

There was deffinalty one other

gem112 · 14-06-2018 8:07pm

5 full time and 2 reserve at 0930....more people coming in at 11 when I was leaving

Rebelkid · 16-06-2018 11:40am

I passed my medical aswell at the end of May, 1 other reserve in there with me. Must be close to enough numbers now to make a class?

gem112 · 17-06-2018 1:31am

Was talking to a Dublin super.... he said he has interviewed at least 12 in the last 6 months.... he said he most of his reserves have gone to the full time... and they will be taking a class this year

jb969665 · 18-06-2018 6:59pm

I am directed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan
T.D., to refer to your correspondence dated 24 January 2018 regarding your
application to be a Garda Reserve.

Reserve members make a very valuable contribution to the communities they
serve throughout the country and I would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for your interest in joining their numbers.

The "Programme for a Partnership Government" includes a commitment to
double the Garda Reserve to act in a supportive role undertaking local
patrols and crime reduction measures. In line with this, the Government has
in place a plan to achieve a Reserve strength of 2,000 by 2021.

The recruitment process for the Garda Reserve is governed by the Garda
Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations 2006. The Public Appointments
Service (PAS), on behalf of the Garda Commissioner, manages the initial
stages of the process with the final stages being managed by the Garda
Commissioner. The Minister has no direct involvement in the matter. With
the plan to reach 15,000 Garda members well on track, it was possible for
the Commissioner and the PAS to undertake a new recruitment campaign for
Garda Reserves last March. That competition attracted 2,394 applicants of
whom 498 successfully completed the initial stages carried out by PAS.

The time frame for completing the final stages can vary due to a number of
factors. These include the length of the vetting process which may, for
example, be more time consuming if the applicant has resided abroad.
Positions for training to become a member of the Reserve are only offered
when all stages of the application process are completed. There is also, of
course, a need to ensure there are sufficient candidates for a class to
enter training in the Garda College. It is expected that the first class
from the current competition will commence training in the coming months.

In conjunction with the major expansion of the Reserve over the next number
of years, we must ensure that it is used to optimum effect to support
effective policing. To inform future decisions around the use of the
Reserve, An Garda Síochána is conducting a strategic review as a matter of
priority with a view to completion in the first half of the year as set out
in the Policing Plan 2018.

As a first step, the Garda Executive has taken a decision to transfer the
management of the Reserve to the Assistant Commissioner with responsibility
for Community Engagement. This is intended to ensure that its development
and deployment is viewed more broadly through a community policing lens.
This is a very welcome step as it is my strong view that the greatest
dividend to be gained from the Reserve is in terms of a visible presence on
the ground and engaging with local communities.

I would like to wish you well in your future endeavours.

gem112 · 19-06-2018 1:35am

Intresting reading

gem112 · 21-06-2018 12:11am

Is there many in here that have done their medicals......

donman · 21-06-2018 11:52am

gem112 wrote: »

Is there many in here that have done their medicals......

Did mine at the end of April.

Garda reserve

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