Question re Garda checks from abroad

someday2010

What is the easiest way to get Garda police check done if I am in Australia?

0325422

someday2010 wrote: »

What is the easiest way to get Garda police check done if I am in Australia?

Get a parent or relative to call to your local station and fill out the form.. It's done all the time considering half the country is now living overseas

Contact where ever your last garda station was. There email address will be on the garda website. they will tell you everything you need to provide.

Eru

0325422 wrote: »

Get a parent or relative to call to your local station and fill out the form.. It's done all the time considering half the country is now living overseas

You cant obtain information about third parties.

0325422

Eru wrote: »

0325422 wrote: »

Get a parent or relative to call to your local station and fill out the form.. It's done all the time considering half the country is now living overseas

You cant obtain information about third parties.

Its a police certificate He'll be looking for, it doesn't contain any information except to confirm you don't have any convictions etc.. Iv forwarded plenty into our super for mothers of kids livin in oz and never had a problem..

Eru

0325422 wrote: »

Its a police certificate He'll be looking for, it doesn't contain any information except to confirm you don't have any convictions etc.. Iv forwarded plenty into our super for mothers of kids livin in oz and never had a problem..

Did you get that from PULSE? Then its confidential information.

I suppose that if the guy gives written consent its acceptable to the data commissioner but outside of that I cant see how.

Also, if he is living in Oz already then the application is not for an embassy and certs of character are only for embassies in relation to visa applications. It states that on the HQ circular.

If they require clearance for a job it should be done via the local police where they live who make the request via europol or interpol similar to how Thurles does one here for foreign nationals who want to work with kids, etc.

Im open to correction but it came direct from from a skipper down there.

Zambia

This link from the Canadian immigration service in relation to obtaining the Garda Check.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/europe/ireland.asp

Note: You may have a representative who can apply on your behalf. The representative must present a witnessed statement indicating your consent to the release of information.

• If you live outside the Republic of Ireland
• If you live outside the Republic of Ireland, you must apply in writing (by post) to the superintendent who is in charge of the district covering your area of residence when you were living in the Republic. You must provide:
  
• your full name;
• your date and place of birth;
• your current and all previous Irish addresses;
• the purpose of the request (e.g., for a visa application to the Canadian High Commission); and
• a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

If you do not know the address, write to the Garda Síochána Station with the name of the town and the county of previous residence. The request will be forwarded to the District Superintendent.

0325422

Eru wrote: »

0325422 wrote: »

Its a police certificate He'll be looking for, it doesn't contain any information except to confirm you don't have any convictions etc.. Iv forwarded plenty into our super for mothers of kids livin in oz and never had a problem..

Did you get that from PULSE? Then its confidential information.

I suppose that if the guy gives written consent its acceptable to the data commissioner but outside of that I cant see how.

Also, if he is living in Oz already then the application is not for an embassy and certs of character are only for embassies in relation to visa applications. It states that on the HQ circular.

If they require clearance for a job it should be done via the local police where they live who make the request via europol or interpol similar to how Thurles does one here for foreign nationals who want to work with kids, etc.

Im open to correction but it came direct from from a skipper down there.

Iv no idea and I'm not looking for an argument, i'm only saying Iv done it before.. Mainly for people living In oz and canada usually for a second year visa.. Im sure your right about the data commissioner alright but I just forward these applications & things up the line for someone better paid than me to worry about

Eru

Indeed nor am I, just a case of CYA

According to our own site

garda.ie wrote:

How do I apply for a Police Certificate?
Applicants for Police Certificates for these purposes should make an application in writing to the Superintendent in charge of the district wherein they reside, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland. Please go to our Station Directory to find out who your District Superintendent is.

Your application in writing should include the following:

Your full name as on your birth certificate including your maiden name if applicable
Your date and place of birth (or a copy of your birth certificate)
Your current address
All addresses at which you have lived at in Ireland and when you lived there
The place and purpose for which you require the Certificate

You should also include with your application:

A copy of your passport, driving license or similar for identification purposes
A stamped, self addressed envelope

Your application will take approximately three weeks to process.

So it seems another person cannot apply on your behalf BUT I'm assuming they could deliver your signed request for you.

Personally that seems a little weak and easily manipulated but I'm not paid to think.

Zambia

Surely there should be a Form you complete. If so is it available online.

I have done one myself but I cant recall if there was ?

Rob01

What is this Garda check needed for? I'm travelling on a WHV in a few weeks, I have my visa already from a few months ago but I never had to get a local Garda check

Only reason I ask is I was stopped at a check point the other day and got chatting to the Guard and he asked did I get one of these and that he was under the impression I needed one???

What for I do not know