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Garda Reserve Training

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    #512
    The almighty me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭The almighty me


    fair play Donal 1234 glad to see u finally got this far, been watching a few people who were waiting a while, you will enjoy it.


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    #513
    Transit1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Transit1


    where in donegal are you from


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    #514
    Jeanxx
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Jeanxx


    The medical is as stringent as it is for the fulltimers.

    The requirement for eyesight is not less than 6/18, 6/18 correctable to 6/9,6/12, & you can't be colourblind.

    If you do fail on this then you can go and get laser surgery if you wish & go back within a certain time frame & try again.

    Good luck if you are going for your medical Random :)

    & to all the Phase 1 trainees, enjoy the weekend in Templemore. It is brilliant :) The training is so enjoyable & you'll all love it!


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    #515
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,082 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Was hoping the medical wouldn't be as stringest lol .. not to worry !

    You don't have the physical though do you as a GR?

    Is the recruitment numbers going up for this? Seen an ad in the cinema the last night telling people to join .. never seen any realy advertising for it before (especially in the cinema!).


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    #516
    doingmybit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭doingmybit


    Random wrote: »
    Was hoping the medical wouldn't be as stringest lol .. not to worry !

    You don't have the physical though do you as a GR?

    Is the recruitment numbers going up for this? Seen an ad in the cinema the last night telling people to join .. never seen any realy advertising for it before (especially in the cinema!).

    Have a quick look back on the posts in here and every questions can can think of has been answered. Just on the physical exam, nope, you don't do that, but the medical is the same. Visit the Garda website and goto the reserve section and it gives you a complete break down of the requirements both medical and education. As for the recruitment numbers, there are 310 attested reserves and i think another 40 in training. 1200 is the cap for the numbers for the reserve they can't go any higher than that 10% of the regular force:D


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    #517
    donal1234
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭donal1234


    The almighty me wrote: »
    fair play Donal 1234 glad to see u finally got this far, been watching a few people who were waiting a while, you will enjoy it.
    Thanks,I have really wanted to do this,Its a great feeling and at last its going to happen,any advice?:cool:donal1234


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    #518
    shakin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭shakin


    hi just wondering is the medical as strict as for the fulltime?


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    #519
    doingmybit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 93 ✭✭doingmybit


    shakin wrote: »
    hi just wondering is the medical as strict as for the fulltime?

    Please see two posts above your one!!!! it will be answered for you :confused:


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    #520
    The almighty me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭The almighty me


    donal1234 wrote: »
    Thanks,I have really wanted to do this,Its a great feeling and at last its going to happen,any advice?:cool:donal1234
    No just a positive atitude, also be prepared for 2nd weekend, its intense if you are a little unfit, if ur fit u will be ok, it is all a good experience.


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    #521
    pipsqueak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 618 ✭✭✭pipsqueak


    Quick question: if you received notification that you passed stage 2 Interview in October just gone when would do you reckon medical would be?? Or have they stopped recruiting? If medical was passed when do you reckon next intake will be?


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    #522
    Matt3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭Matt3


    doingmybit wrote: »
    Hey, I have a full time job and a family and i manage to fit it all in, no prob.

    And a for the second question, every little helps.
    Just a general wondering from me...with your full-time job and family, how many hours do you do, say on a weekly basis with the Garda reserve?

    ....something i've been curious about for some time? can anybody fill me in?:confused:


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    #523
    freddiew
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭freddiew


    20 Hours per month minimum after you Graduate


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    #524
    stiofanD
    Registered Users Posts: 325 ✭✭stiofanD


    pipsqueak wrote: »
    Quick question: if you received notification that you passed stage 2 Interview in October just gone when would do you reckon medical would be?? Or have they stopped recruiting? If medical was passed when do you reckon next intake will be?

    hey pipsqueak. I did my interview with the inspector in Nov and was called about the medical just before Christmas. Will be doing it in Jan, with a view to starting training in Feb. Hope that helps...


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    #525
    jmc1546
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭jmc1546


    Do the GR carry the same equipment as the full time force such as handcuff's and ASP's (Batons) ect. ???


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    #526
    The Big E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭The Big E


    Yes, Asp if you were trained in it, definitly handcuffs, but new handcuffs are been issued, and some rumour about pepper spray been issued after a training course..]


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    #527
    jmc1546
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭jmc1546


    Does everyone get the oppertunity to train in the use of the ASP, Pepper spray or are you selected to do so after a term as a GR.


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    #528
    Donal94
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭Donal94


    Anyone have any idea when the next intake of Garda reserve is? Its advertised on publicjobs.ie but I cant apply? Thanks for any information anyone can give me.


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    #529
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Donal94 wrote: »
    Anyone have any idea when the next intake of Garda reserve is? Its advertised on publicjobs.ie but I cant apply? Thanks for any information anyone can give me.

    I can't seem to get the form either... is it open or not?


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    #530
    tosh65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭tosh65


    Find it tough at times to balance work committments ,family etc but most of the time its worth it. Just curious if we are going to be granted extra powers in the future. Has anybody heard anything on the grapevine?[/quote]

    Its true..its hard to balance everything,family,work,etc...for little or nothing..only an expense on yours and other reserves time and finance.. As for extra powers..haven`t heard anything,and wouldn`t hold out for any in the near future..there`s no commitment at HQ.. I would imaging full time members,would be only to happy to share there work load..
    But here`s the catch 22 hitch,give the reserves more power`s,they will have to increase their min. hours worked,more than 16/month,to allow for paper work,statements,court time,etc..and then,€1k would have to be increased..in this costsaving time..doubt it..


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    #531
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    is the min 16 or 20 hours?

    can you do it in two shifts or do you have to go in four times a month?


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    #532
    tosh65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭tosh65


    lehanemore wrote: »
    is the min 16 or 20 hours?

    can you do it in two shifts or do you have to go in four times a month?

    4hrs/week,,or a 8hr shift every 2 weeks..all toll..min.of 208 hrs /year..in what ever way you like to do it..


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    #533
    Stay_in_Kampuchea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭Stay_in_Kampuchea


    Who do we ask about the ASP Training Course?!


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    #534
    pat1187
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭pat1187


    lehanemore wrote: »
    is the min 16 or 20 hours?

    can you do it in two shifts or do you have to go in four times a month?

    Its 16 hours a roster of which there are 13 in the year,but having said that you can accumulate your hours whatever way suits you and the station. I do two public order nights and a 4 hour Saturday afternoon with my unit each roster.If I find myself doing a Sunday hurling match,or such,I will drop a couple of Saturday afternoons in lieu of the hours.


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    #535
    TheNog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    oldirtywyer wrote: »
    Who do we ask about the ASP Training Course?!

    What do you want to know?


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    #536
    The Skipper
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭The Skipper


    I'm getting the impression you are a Reserve and wanting to know who would know if there are any courses ongoing? As far as I know, the majority of the force are trained in using them at this stage and the current students are trained how to use them in the College. There may be a couple of courses still ongoing around the country but best to ask unit your Sergeant or Inspector. Another forum member may shed more information.


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    #537
    stiofanD
    Registered Users Posts: 325 ✭✭stiofanD


    By the way, has anyone heard when the next phase 1 training weekend in Templemore will be ? I passed the medical in early January, so I'm eager to get stuck into the training...


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    #538
    padlad88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭padlad88


    Next take for reserves is next month....think i was told the 24th but thats a wed so i dunno...im hopin to be going down then...cant wait!


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    #539
    Sallies23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Sallies23


    Hi all

    I applied for the Garda Reserves and I have a few question I was wondering if anyone could please help me with:

    1. Do reserves work weekends only ? or can you work shifts during the week ?

    2. How long does it usually take to fully complete the training ?

    3. Say if you worked with the reserves for a year and a half and decided to go travelling, can you take a career break ? or would you need to reapply again ?

    Thanks in advance


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    #540
    freddiew
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭freddiew


    Sallies23 wrote: »
    Hi all

    I applied for the Garda Reserves and I have a few question I was wondering if anyone could please help me with:

    1. Do reserves work weekends only ? or can you work shifts during the week ?

    2. How long does it usually take to fully complete the training ?

    3. Say if you worked with the reserves for a year and a half and decided to go travelling, can you take a career break ? or would you need to reapply again ?

    Thanks in advance

    Reserves can work anytime they want once you let your Serg. know.
    Training completed within six months from Phase 1
    Not sure if you asked for a career break, I am sure it would be allowed, wouldn't say you would have to retrain.


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    #541
    TheNog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    Sallies23 wrote: »
    Hi all
    1. Do reserves work weekends only ? or can you work shifts during the week ?

    I dont think there would be a problem working during the week at all.
    Sallies23 wrote: »
    3. Say if you worked with the reserves for a year and a half and decided to go travelling, can you take a career break ? or would you need to reapply again ?

    Also dont see a problem unless you would be travelling for a year. I think you must do the 208 hours in the year.


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