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Garda Recruitment Stage 4 (2019 Campaign)

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  • #1402
    Robert2020
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Robert2020


    Corry21 wrote: »
    Is your vetting form just your form B back round check or is the interview with the inspector included reason I ask is all lads I sat on medical with recently got offers I'm still waiting on vetting the multi tier generic text you get nothing specific
    Potential could it just be an oversight on the inspector not sending back the report sitting on his desk don't want to ring station

    I’m pretty sure form B is just the background check. What date was you’re medical ?


  • #1403
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    Corry21 wrote: »
    Is your vetting form just your form B back round check or is the interview with the inspector included reason I ask is all lads I sat on medical with recently got offers I'm still waiting on vetting the multi tier generic text you get nothing specific
    Potential could it just be an oversight on the inspector not sending back the report sitting on his desk don't want to ring station


    Your Form B is part of your vetting process. The interview with the inspector/super is more so to make sure they don't know your face for the wrong reasons. The inspector/super are more local, and they'll know straight off the mark whether there's an issue with the family or your partner or if you've been a bit of a bold boy/girl before.

    Unfortunately, there's no rhyme or reason to the vetting process :/

    I did my PCT and medical the second week of December 2019. People I was sitting alongside that day got offers for the 201 intake alongside my twin (from the 2018 campaign), meanwhile I'm met with the 'multi-tiered process' answer whenever I ask for an update on the status of my application..


  • #1404
    Dean445
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Dean445


    After you meet with the superintendent, does it take long after This for your vetting to be completed? Does anyone know?


  • #1405
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    Dean445 wrote: »
    After you meet with the superintendent, does it take long after This for your vetting to be completed? Does anyone know?

    impossible to answer, its a lottery


  • #1406
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    Dean445 wrote: »
    After you meet with the superintendent, does it take long after This for your vetting to be completed? Does anyone know?

    It's different for each person, unfortunately.

    A mate of mine from the 192/193 intake had an offer within two weeks of meeting the super.

    My twin waited six months. Some who were in her intake had only been waiting a week or two.

    I'm currently at six months, and still getting the usual 'your file is still undergoing the vetting process...' reply.


  • #1407
    Dean445
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Dean445


    ClaireMcGrath wrote: »
    It's different for each person, unfortunately.

    A mate of mine from the 192/193 intake had an offer within two weeks of meeting the super.

    My twin waited six months. Some who were in her intake had only been waiting a week or two.

    I'm currently at six months, and still getting the usual 'your file is still undergoing the vetting process...' reply.

    My vetting is currently ongoing 6 months also, and getting the exact same reply.


  • #1408
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Dean445 wrote: »
    My vetting is currently ongoing 6 months also, and getting the exact same reply.

    Unfortunately that’s how it is. Some people fly through vetting and others are dragged through it, there doesn’t seem to be any system in place who gets through first. I always thought mine would take longer cause I lived abroad so much but then there’s others who got through very quickly with lots of over seas living, no pattern whatsoever.



    They do seem to be moving quickly at the moment so fingers crossed for all


  • #1409
    4572h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭4572h


    Does anyone think there will be more offers for the 22nd of June intake or is it full.


  • #1410
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    4572h wrote: »
    Does anyone think there will be more offers for the 22nd of June intake or is it full.

    More than likely full. Could be an intake in July or august.


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  • #1411
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Rich_ccfc wrote: »
    More than likely full. Could be an intake in July or august.


    Agreed! I wasn’t expecting on offer today but I think there’ll be more action next week. Surely June is full by now if no offers went out so let’s hope for a July and August.

    The opening of of more businesses in phase 2,3,4 will simply need more boots on the ground to help


  • #1412
    Dean445
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Dean445


    Has anyone heard of an intake happening after the next one?


  • #1413
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Dean445 wrote: »
    Has anyone heard of an intake happening after the next one?

    Based on the numbers I'd say there definitely will be more intakes. With the group returning that were attested early it's hard to figure out the timing. If they keep the same training structure 12 weeks out 16 in. They could take a few more this year. Just a guessing game.


  • #1414
    Alana123
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Alana123


    I am just wondering For example.. if you pass all stages and you are living in Australia .. and you get an email to go Templemore is it possible to tell them you want to defer until the next Templemore training session??


  • #1415
    Briano1996
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Briano1996


    What's the best way to train for the beep test? I need an 8.8, I did one recently and got a 6.0.


  • #1416
    MrMiata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 393 ✭✭MrMiata


    Briano1996 wrote: »
    What's the best way to train for the beep test? I need an 8.8, I did one recently and got a 6.0.

    I was in the same position, I actually just managed an 8.8 today, first time ever.
    I topped out at 7.2 before that (I think).

    If you're carrying any extra pudge, lose it, any extra weight makes it a lot harder.

    Do the beep test consistently, it's easier said than done but getting to that next beep each time quickly closes the gap between 6.0 and 8.8.

    Run in general, be it a 5k or just trying to beep your mile time.
    For the beep test you don't need to run any serious distance, but doing a 5k and the likes will help build up leg muscles and what not.

    I've also gotten into cycling, it's just a nice change from running, and it also still helps keep your fitness up.


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  • #1417
    St.Brigids
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭St.Brigids


    Alana123 wrote: »
    I am just wondering For example.. if you pass all stages and you are living in Australia .. and you get an email to go Templemore is it possible to tell them you want to defer until the next Templemore training session??

    You can defer but it doesn't guarantee you will be offered a spot again as its a highly sought after campaign.


  • #1418
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Alana123 wrote: »
    I am just wondering For example.. if you pass all stages and you are living in Australia .. and you get an email to go Templemore is it possible to tell them you want to defer until the next Templemore training session??

    You used to be able to defer it. Unsure how it goes now.


  • #1419
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Briano1996 wrote: »
    What's the best way to train for the beep test? I need an 8.8, I did one recently and got a 6.0.


    i found a spinning bike the best and it got me where i needed to be in 3 weeks, you can buy one for around 300 which is well worth the investment considering gyms etc are closed.

    spinning will keep your heart rate in the correct zone to maximize fitness and build lung capacity each session and is much better to manage than running. I did mine in an altitude chamber which decreases oxygen in the room down to only 15% which makes your lungs work harder, you probably don't have access to an altitude chamber so have a look online for an altitude mask.

    i know all this sounds like a pain but if you want fast results this is the way to go, I only had three weeks notice for my PCT and at the time i was only achieving mid level 5 on the bleep test, three weeks later I Sailed through it


  • #1420
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    Get out and run the the roads and do some sprint sessions. No need to go off spending money. If you're not capable of getting up to level 8 then you're not fit for the job. Simple


  • #1421
    Dent67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭Dent67


    Agree with banjoh_10 hit the nail on the head there, personally I built a up a base of fitness like some steady state cardio like 5km runs and 2/3 runs of sprinting like 30secs on 30secs off maybe 10 times or else start small and build up, look whatever suits I mean depends what you like if you like running run etc! Don’t spend money unless you are really going to make use of it. Eh try practice the test few times as well! Will gage what you need to do


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  • #1422
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Well not exactly. The requirements are
    Age Males 18-25yrs Level 8.8 and 26-35yrs Level 8.1
    "If you're not capable of getting up to level 8 then you're not fit for the job. Simple" very narrow minded comment. Don't underestimate how much trainees rely on one another throughout the process and after training.


  • #1423
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Deano.f87 wrote: »
    Well not exactly. The requirements are
    Age Males 18-25yrs Level 8.8 and 26-35yrs Level 8.1
    "If you're not capable of getting up to level 8 then you're not fit for the job. Simple" very narrow minded comment. Don't underestimate how much trainees rely on one another throughout the process and after training.


    well said!!! The lad is looking for advice not criticism.

    I agree that you don't need to spend a ton of money etc but I gave my opinion on what worked for me, feel free to do the same without attacking others comments


  • #1424
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Briano1996 wrote: »
    What's the best way to train for the beep test? I need an 8.8, I did one recently and got a 6.0.

    I would recommend doing the actual beep test and everytime you do it build it up slowly for example you got 6.0 next time get 6.1 and then keep going up. I’d imagine you have abit of time before PCTs start again so don’t panic you’ll get there


  • #1425
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    well said!!! The lad is looking for advice not criticism.

    I agree that you don't need to spend a ton of money etc but I gave my opinion on what worked for me, feel free to do the same without attacking others comments

    Not attacking anyone. Giving my opinion. Road running and sprint sessions worked for me


  • #1426
    Dent67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭Dent67


    Sorry I completely misread the the part only read the first line banjo_10 message, we are fit to be here, some are at an advantage than others depending on age and level has to be reached, others like myself play football and kept fit over the winter was an advantage I had my base just had to fine tune details I knew what I was doing, get advice from someone that knows the area pt or s&c coach YouTube google anything, if you prep enough and exercising isn’t your jam, start ASAP these fitness will come sooner than you think, Leo hoping country to full operational in mid July, so 6 weeks of good hard solid training and practice beep all the time, remember we all deserved to be here and are able


  • #1427
    Johnmurphy321
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Johnmurphy321


    Do people have pull when they get stationed after templemore? I know it’s supposed to be anywhere in the country but is that true?


  • #1428
    Witcher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,638 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    Yes it can be anywhere and you'll be told that all the way through. No guarantees. In the main you"ll probably be ok but depending on what's going on in the country at the time you could be going across the country


  • #1429
    Canyon86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    Johnmurphy321 wrote: »
    Do people have pull when they get stationed after templemore? I know it’s supposed to be anywhere in the country but is that true?

    just some examples from gardai i know of to give an idea,

    home-waterford, stationed-wexford
    home kerry , stationed -limerick
    home cork , stationed -waterford
    home cork west , stationed-cork north
    home cork north, stationed-limerick

    Your family/relations/previous employers are factored in too,
    and if you have certain family circumstances you may be looked after, eg children

    I was told by a serving member they 'try' and keep you one county / two counties away where possible, nothing mad like waterford to donegal lol


  • #1430
    Johnmurphy321
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Johnmurphy321


    That’s not too bad so, can you request to go to Dublin? If you were from a county in Munster for example?


  • #1431
    Canyon86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Canyon86


    Johnmurphy321 wrote: »
    That’s not too bad so, can you request to go to Dublin? If you were from a county in Munster for example?

    I m not sure if you can request being honest, good question


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  • #1432
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    Canyon86 wrote: »
    I m not sure if you can request being honest, good question

    Anyone that requests Dublin, 99% of the time get it , cause loads don’t want Dublin , Iv an uncle that told me that but then again , it’s all hear say isn’t it


  • #1433
    LB1197
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭LB1197


    Does anyone know when the PCTs are starting again or has anyone heard anything? I emailed HR but to no avail.


  • #1434
    Alana123
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Alana123


    Does anyone ever heard of anyone who was living abroad when applying for the Gardai??
    Is stage 1 the only stage of the application process that can be done online? Like stage 2 or interview can’t be done online?


  • #1435
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    Alana123 wrote: »
    Does anyone ever heard of anyone who was living abroad when applying for the Gardai??
    Is stage 1 the only stage of the application process that can be done online? Like stage 2 or interview can’t be done online?

    Stage 1 is the application and an online aptitude test - you’ll then be asked to go to the Public Appointments building in Dublin to sit that same aptitude test again and complete a report writing exercise, so I don’t think it’s a good idea to apply if you aren’t living in Ireland at the time as you won’t be able to progress past the first or second hurdle.

    Unless there’s a serious shake-up, then I’m going to go with no - there’s nothing apart from the initial application and aptitude test that is done online, and as I said above, you’ll then have to complete that test in person as a sort of verification that you did the first one.


  • #1436
    AD301
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭AD301


    Anybody hear on when the fitness test might be. Even a rough guess?


  • #1437
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    AD301 wrote: »
    Anybody hear on when the fitness test might be. Even a rough guess?

    I'm working on the presumption July. Team contact sports are back/due to be so no reason why the fitness test can't take place apart form the staff being out in stations.


  • #1438
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    AD301 wrote: »
    Anybody hear on when the fitness test might be. Even a rough guess?

    Contact Garda HR?


  • #1439
    SquireD
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭SquireD


    Anyone that has met the Super, what kind of questions were asked and how did it go for you? Have my meeting this Friday!


  • #1440
    AD301
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭AD301


    SquireD wrote: »
    Anyone that has met the Super, what kind of questions were asked and how did it go for you? Have my meeting this Friday!

    I was told to wear a suit. Any one else wear one?


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  • #1441
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    AD301 wrote: »
    I was told to wear a suit. Any one else wear one?

    I wore formal clothes for the interview (trousers, blouse & blazer), for the meeting with the Super I didn't go full formal - I had a nice pair of jeans and a nice top ... I still looked far more presentable than the face that wanders down to the kitchen table each morning, but not over the top either :)


  • #1442
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    SquireD wrote: »
    Anyone that has met the Super, what kind of questions were asked and how did it go for you? Have my meeting this Friday!

    Mine was very casual. Never any harm to dress smart and clean shave. First impressions. Great to see some movement regarding the recruitment process. I'm sick if waiting....


  • #1443
    AD301
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭AD301


    ClaireMcGrath wrote: »
    I wore formal clothes for the interview (trousers, blouse & blazer), for the meeting with the Super I didn't go full formal - I had a nice pair of jeans and a nice top ... I still looked far more presentable than the face that wanders down to the kitchen table each morning, but not over the top either :)

    Thanks.


  • #1444
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    AD301 wrote: »
    Thanks. Might leave the suit at home. 😀

    I wore a suit but I don’t think it’s necessary to wear one, it’s a lot more casual than it sounds like.

    Only thing I would say is defo shave and and don’t have a beer the night before 😂

    I found doing a bit of homework about the superintendent helped and a quick scan of his office for any photos or sports affiliations was good to steer a conversation. But this was just Me being nervous going into the meeting it really is a casual conversation about you motivation to be in AGS and your community involvement, hobbies etc

    Confident, talkative, eager and driven is what they want to see out of you.

    Good luck with the meeting, it feels great to walk out after and know you have another box ticked


  • #1445
    Kaymoe31
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Kaymoe31


    SquireD wrote: »
    Anyone that has met the Super, what kind of questions were asked and how did it go for you? Have my meeting this Friday!

    Hey had mine a few weeks ago, went grand. I know a lot of people are saying you don’t need to be formal but I knew that the inspector I was supposed to meet is strict on appearance. So I went in suit, so I’d say dress the part. The interview was mostly about involvement in sports, work, family, school and college. And why you want to join, what your apprehensive about within job?
    Hope this helps, best of luck!


  • #1446
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Latest Report from GHQ to policing authority take from what it what you will, seems like.good news for people wanted to apply not so good for people waiting to be called into templemore if the 275 figure is to be believed.
    "The 2019 Garda Trainee Recruitment campaign continues. 125 Garda Trainees entered the college
    on 10 February 2020. In response to the current crisis, further intakes for 2020 were adjusted i.e.
    75 candidates have been offered a place to commence their training on 25 May 2020. It is
    envisaged that a second class of 75 will commence on 22 June 2020, bringing the total
    commencing to 275 in 2020. If the targets for 2020 and 2021 remain in place, a new recruitment
    campaign will be advertised later in the year. Preliminary work has commenced with PAS to
    ensure that if it is required, both organisations will be in a position to progress without delay"


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  • #1447
    AD301
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭AD301


    Does anyone know the best way of getting an answer on your vetting?


  • #1448
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    AD301 wrote: »
    Does anyone know the best way of getting an answer on your vetting?

    Email Garda HR. You're going to get the same automated answer as us all.


  • #1449
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    Anyone from 2018 still waiting ?


  • #1450
    Corry21
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Corry21


    Has anyone or heard of anyone putting in letter under the freedom of information act to get copy of file or vetting .basically to find out what specifically is holding up your vetting


  • #1451
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Corry21 wrote: »
    Has anyone or heard of anyone putting in letter under the freedom of information act to get copy of file or vetting .basically to find out what specifically is holding up your vetting

    Not applicable but you could use the data access request. Youd have to be specific in what your requesting. Public bodies are not fully covered in the GDPR so youd have to do a bit of research.
    Would it be worth email hr something like please advise what section of my form b is still incomplete...


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