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Big news today for the reserves

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  • #32
    A.G.S
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭A.G.S


    bluetop wrote: »
    Someone telling porkies so ........ !:eek:

    It would appear so... OMG your so punny.


  • #33
    tg123
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭tg123


    bluetop wrote: »
    Someone telling porkies so ........ !:eek:

    Agree bluetop

    Dont think the Commish would interfer with recruitment process to get her son into the job.


  • #34
    Santa Cruz
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Santa Cruz


    tg123 wrote: »
    Agree bluetop

    Dont think the Commish would interfer with recruitment process to get her son into the job.

    Canvassing will disqualify of course


  • #35
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Santa Cruz wrote:
    Thanks. Best of luck to him inhis Sergeants interview


    hahaha


  • #36
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Thekid2010 wrote:
    I completed my interviews in March 2013 and last one in nov 2013,missed a call from private number just before Christmas,rang the reserve office in the new year to see if there was any news and they told me they were trying to arrange a medical date and there is none on the cards at present,is there anybody else waiting on a medical,I'm hoping to be in the batch this year


    I think I could get a call ,they say my background is done but they may be just saying this to me ,Im waiting around the same time as you.


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  • #37
    Thekid2010
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Thekid2010


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    I think I could get a call ,they say my background is done but they may be just saying this to me ,Im waiting around the same time as you.

    Once the medical is done we'll get into the college have no idea why don't get it done and dusted


  • #38
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    Its been almost 3 years since my Interview, written exam and Super meeting!

    Background checks are still being processed also :(

    Please god let me get word this year!!


  • #39
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    Its a **** wait , they have to clear soon . I'm actually guna buzz them 2mr and ask what happening like its April already , so much for a big change up.


  • #40
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    Its a **** wait , they have to clear soon . I'm actually guna buzz them 2mr and ask what happening like its April already , so much for a big change up.


    I have religiously called them once a month for the past 2 years.

    All I get is your application in being processed and we cant move the application along until we have the authorisation!!


  • #41
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    I have religiously called them once a month for the past 2 years.

    All I get is your application in being processed and we cant move the application along until we have the authorisation!!

    It will happen ,its a shame you have to wait so long for this.


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  • #42
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    Just called and my background checks have now been sent for a final decision!!

    No idea how long that will take…..

    I’m now officially s**ting cavity blocks :confused:


  • #43
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    Just called and my background checks have now been sent for a final decision!!

    No idea how long that will take…..

    I’m now officially s**ting cavity blocks :confused:


    Happy days buddy. :D


  • #44
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    Happy days buddy. :D

    Yea thank god but now I'm a nervous wreck wondering if I'll be accepted!


  • #45
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    Yea thank god but now I'm a nervous wreck wondering if I'll be accepted!

    You will man .


  • #46
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    You will man .

    Lol do you know something I don't!

    Love to go full time, starting a diploma in legal studies then diploma I'm criminology and criminal physiology so I'll be fairly disappointed if I don't get into the reserve ha


  • #47
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    Lol do you know something I don't!

    Love to go full time, starting a diploma in legal studies then diploma I'm criminology and criminal physiology so I'll be faulty disappointed if I don't get into the reserve ha

    Going back to college to do a degree myself in criminology . :)


  • #48
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    Going back to college to do a degree myself in criminology . :)

    I haven't decided what degree I'm doing yet! Hope it will help for the full time force


  • #49
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    I haven't decided what degree I'm doing yet! Hope it will help for the full time force

    100% it would help .


  • #50
    Canyon86
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    Kwackers you ll get there eventually man,;)

    just a word of advice for ppl, be careful about shelling out for these courses,

    you need to give yourself some security aswell, like having a degree in criminology will obvs look good at garda interview level,:D

    but it will be difficult to obtain otherwise employment in the mean time,:confused:

    i dont mean to knock or influence ppls lives lol, im just giving my two cents,:D

    all the best in the future ppl :D:D


  • #51
    KwackerJack
    Registered Users Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭KwackerJack


    Canyon86 wrote: »
    Kwackers you ll get there eventually man,;)

    just a word of advice for ppl, be careful about shelling out for these courses,

    you need to give yourself some security aswell, like having a degree in criminology will obvs look good at garda interview level,:D

    but it will be difficult to obtain otherwise employment in the mean time,:confused:

    i dont mean to knock or influence ppls lives lol, im just giving my two cents,:D

    all the best in the future ppl :D:D

    I currently have a steady job in credit control so I am Ok as far as employment goes for the foreseeable future!

    My long term goal is to join the force full time hence the course choice.

    I'll just have to be a nervous wreck till I get the final word :-(


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  • #52
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    KwackerJack wrote: »
    I currently have a steady job in credit control so I am Ok as far as employment goes for the foreseeable future!

    My long term goal is to join the force full time hence the course choice.

    I'll just have to be a nervous wreck till I get the final word :-(


    I wouldn't worry about it man . when it happens it happens and it will and ul be fine.


  • #53
    tg123
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭tg123


    Straight from the Commissioner Looking good for the Reserve

    As part of our internal Garda survey, we surveyed all members of An Garda Síochána including the Garda Reserve. As Deputy Collins has said, it should absolutely be put on record that the Garda Reserve members are indicative of and the epitome of volunteerism in Irish society. They are people who come and give their own time, for very little remuneration, wanting to give something back to the communities in which they live and work. They are a very welcome asset to An Garda Síochána. We had a number of specific seminars for the Garda Reserve and the feedback we received and heard was exactly what Deputy Collins has said - that some members of the Garda Reserve perceived they did not have a particular point of contact where their voices could be heard. We are appointing a superintendent in charge of the Garda Reserve who will have responsibility for co-ordinating the Garda Reserve itself and who will also address any issues the reserves may want to bring to their attention. Each of the regional assistant commissioners will also hold a quarterly seminar with the reserves.
    Regarding vision, we have identified a number of powers we will expand to the Garda Reserve. At the moment we are in the final stages of putting the necessary structures and training in place to ensure this can be implemented. The Garda reserves come from a wide range of communities and have a lot of skills. Many reserves are professional people and can bring a lot of skills to various aspects of the Garda organisation. We are exploring that at the moment to see where people could employ these skills to benefit them and the organisation. The Deputy also mentioned looking at a reserve stream. We are talking to the Public Appointments Service at the moment and exploring what options are available regarding that.


  • #54
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    tg123 wrote: »
    Straight from the Commissioner Looking good for the Reserve

    As part of our internal Garda survey, we surveyed all members of An Garda Síochána including the Garda Reserve. As Deputy Collins has said, it should absolutely be put on record that the Garda Reserve members are indicative of and the epitome of volunteerism in Irish society. They are people who come and give their own time, for very little remuneration, wanting to give something back to the communities in which they live and work. They are a very welcome asset to An Garda Síochána. We had a number of specific seminars for the Garda Reserve and the feedback we received and heard was exactly what Deputy Collins has said - that some members of the Garda Reserve perceived they did not have a particular point of contact where their voices could be heard. We are appointing a superintendent in charge of the Garda Reserve who will have responsibility for co-ordinating the Garda Reserve itself and who will also address any issues the reserves may want to bring to their attention. Each of the regional assistant commissioners will also hold a quarterly seminar with the reserves.
    Regarding vision, we have identified a number of powers we will expand to the Garda Reserve. At the moment we are in the final stages of putting the necessary structures and training in place to ensure this can be implemented. The Garda reserves come from a wide range of communities and have a lot of skills. Many reserves are professional people and can bring a lot of skills to various aspects of the Garda organisation. We are exploring that at the moment to see where people could employ these skills to benefit them and the organisation. The Deputy also mentioned looking at a reserve stream. We are talking to the Public Appointments Service at the moment and exploring what options are available regarding that.

    Very good


  • #55
    Copaholic
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭Copaholic


    Yes this is excellent news and about time that senior management of AGS commenced work on creating an internal stream for reserves but better late than never.
    In addition im wondering would the 35 year age limit still apply and If any weighting would be given to number of years service in reserves.
    All in all this is a good and progressive move and let hope that AGS will see this through swiftly and with success.


  • #56
    carzony
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    I'd imagine they'd have a certain amount of reserves recruited every campaign? or somthing like that.

    Don't think they'd ever be able to exclusively recruit fro the reserves and leave the public campaigns?


  • #57
    TallGlass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,935 ✭✭✭TallGlass


    carzony wrote: »
    I'd imagine they'd have a certain amount of reserves recruited every campaign? or somthing like that.

    Don't think they'd ever be able to exclusively recruit fro the reserves and leave the public campaigns?

    Would depend on the first stream they do. If this trials okay then I would imagine they will start to pull more from the stream.

    Its good news all the same to have a head over the Reserves. Could be a chance for a super to go down in history for whatever changed they make be it good or bad. It needs to be shaped at this stage, it looks like it did when it started in 2005.


  • #58
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    They should make like the army and RDF , just take a hand full from the Reserve ,but still keep the public intakes .


  • #59
    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭testicle


    RUNNER 1 wrote: »
    They should make like the army and RDF , just take a hand full from the Reserve ,but still keep the public intakes .

    The army doesn't recruit from the RDF, handful or otherwise....


  • #60
    TallGlass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,935 ✭✭✭TallGlass


    testicle wrote: »
    The army doesn't recruit from the RDF, handful or otherwise....

    Think they ment each respective reserve for each organisation.


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  • #61
    RUNNER 1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 445 ✭✭RUNNER 1


    testicle wrote: »
    The army doesn't recruit from the RDF, handful or otherwise....


    They dont ? I was sure they did . my bad .


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