Is the Gardai Allow to work part time as taxi driver

matlex

Is the Gardai Allow to work part time as taxi driver or in public sector or coduct businesses? Is there any resources for more information?

aidan_walsh

I would seriously imagine not. I don't see how an officer could work outside their duties as a Guard and not compromise their position in the community in any way.

matlex

Is there any resourses for more info on this issue?

seamus

If you're Garda, talk to your own people, they'll know the answer on this.

While at first glance, it would seem like the potential for conflict of interests is huge, it's still just a potential. I can't see any reason why a Garda couldn't conduct a business outside of his duties as Garda. He would be ethically very restricted though - he would have an obligation to report/act on any relevant information on illegal activity which he found out through his business dealings.

Hagar

aidan_walsh wrote:

I would seriously imagine not. I don't see how an officer could work outside their duties as a Guard and not compromise their position in the community in any way.

Wasn't it common for Gardaí to moonlight as bouncers? Or has that been done away with?

Wishbone Ash

Officially they are not permitted to do so but it is commomplace. A blind eye is usually turned once it doesn't interfere with their work.

Hagar wrote:

Wasn't it common for Gardaí to moonlight as bouncers?

Yes, it used to be commonplace but I'm not sure about nowadays. The clubs liked it as it gave them a sense of security.

Many rural Gardai are also farming and engaging in agri-related activities.

Any public servant is not officially permitted to engage in other work. Serving two masters etc.

Saint_Mel

Hagar wrote:

Wasn't it common for Gardaí to moonlight as bouncers? Or has that been done away with?

Often soldiers too

damnyanks

Make sure you don't use the squad car that will remove a large portion of the conflict.

Wishbone Ash

damnyanks wrote:

Make sure you don't use the squad car that will remove a large portion of the conflict.

LOL - I've seen official Garda Transit vans used for extra curricular activities.

Mountjoy Mugger

Wishbone Ash wrote:

Officially they are not permitted to do so but it is commomplace. A blind eye is usually turned once it doesn't interfere with their work.

Yes, it used to be commonplace but I'm not sure about nowadays. The clubs liked it as it gave them a sense of security.

Many rural Gardai are also farming and engaging in agri-related activities.

Any public servant is not officially permitted to engage in other work. Serving two masters etc.

No public servant is permitted to engage in other work if there is a conflict of interest or may effect their performance / carrying out of duties. Otherwise, there's no problem. e.g. a planner setting themselves up as a consultant in their spare time.

However, a clerical officer working part time in a bar is ok, as long as they can get in on time in the morning or aren't too shattered to do their normal work.

TheNog

It used to be the case that Gardai could not hold a second job unless it was farming. Nowadays Gardai can have a second job as long as that job is not in anyway connected to Garda work or may involve mandatory background checks for employees. I'm nearly sure that taxi drivers are still checked by the Gardai as are teachers, health workers etc.

sdanseo

Mountjoy Mugger wrote:

However, a clerical officer working part time in a bar is ok, as long as they can get in on time in the morning or aren't too shattered to do their normal work.

Dunno if they'd turn a blind eye, but you have to have a minumum of 8 hours between working for different employer as far as I can remember...not that you'd want less, you'd be wrecked :rolleyes:

ScubaDave

They can also not own a business that requires a licence/permit.

E.G. A bar, bookies etc.