Garda Recruitment 2022/2023

Eire392 · 12-10-2022 09:56AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119716886#Comment_119716886

This increase of personnel is a myth the target will never be achieved. Too many retirements and way too many resignations. Resignations will absolutely sky rocket too if the proposed rosters are brought in.

Flyingfast · 12-10-2022 12:27PM

Hey Eire392, do you mind sharing what the proposed rosters are? I know somebody commented above but what are the proposed rosters that a newly appointed Guard would be subject to? Thanks

Eire392 · 13-10-2022 07:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119734319#Comment_119734319

Newly appointed would be on what core is now four shifts two earlies two nights and four days off, all core units country wide on it as well as ASU. Commissioner's new proposed ones for anyone else essentially is to shaft them, move from 12 hour tours 4 on 4 off to 8 hour shifts with up to 70 odd extra days per year, reduction of night allowances. At one point on the new roster these units would work 16 days out of 17, seven days on followed by three rest days and then six on and two rest days. Bearing in mind people are going to have to come in for court on some rest days they'd have minimal time off it would push anyone out the door who realistically could go if they wanted.

conor45 · 13-10-2022 12:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119737762#Comment_119737762

Have they given any justification for this (i.e who would it help etc)? Doesn't seem to be an upside to this for anyone involved. Also what are the GRA doing to stop it?

Cluedo93 · 13-10-2022 02:38PM

It's not sounding too promising. A lot of negative stuff about the job here and word of mouth.

JohnSmith98 · 13-10-2022 03:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119739794#Comment_119739794

There's always a minority of people who hate every job. Go into any workplace in the country and you'll have a few employees swear blind that its the worst job in the world. I wouldn't pay too much attention to it

hoops67 · 13-10-2022 03:51PM

They are always the the loudest too. Nothing against the lads/ladies above but if I was loving my job don’t think I’d be on boards telling everyone

Cluedo93 · 13-10-2022 04:04PM

@JohnSmith98 ya that's very true! Good information none the less.

Flyingfast · 13-10-2022 05:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119737762#Comment_119737762

Thank you for your reply, the 4 on 4 off seems like a much fairer pattern than what they are trying to bring in for other members!

JohnSmith98 · 13-10-2022 05:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119740095#Comment_119740095

Exactly.

king999 · 14-10-2022 11:08AM

Anyone from batch 3 get results? Heard from someone who got his today ? Haven’t got mine yet but only did mine last Friday ?

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 12:20PM

@king999 Got them today :) best of luck 🤞

king999 · 14-10-2022 12:30PM

Ya got mine there all good 👍 see physical is down for 7-11 of November… not to much waiting thought would be longer 🙈

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 12:53PM

@king999 Ya much much faster than expected! I'm also in a different country so makes it harder for me. Was expecting the PCT to be end of November. I hear it's extremely hard in Ireland to get an appointment with a GP now too in such short time!

WallyBoy · 14-10-2022 01:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119743770#Comment_119743770

I passed the interview today and am also living abroad. Are you anticipating any issues?

macmathuna1 · 14-10-2022 01:32PM

Just get a go cert wherever ye are living?

Yer medical will be about a week after PCT

king999 · 14-10-2022 02:25PM

Is pct and medical done on sane day no ?

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 03:23PM

@WallyBoy glad to hear someone is in the same boat as me!. I emailed to ask if it's an Irish doctor that has to provide the letter which would make things easier because if not I'll have to book an extremely expensive flight home in a few days and stay for weeks to do the fitness etc. How are you feeling about it? Where roughly are you currently?

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 03:24PM

@king999 I believe it's a couple of days apart

king999 · 14-10-2022 04:23PM

Heya I’ve just gotten results from interview in batch 3. Just wondering if any WhatsApp group could be added to to keep up to date with how process going thanks

WallyBoy · 14-10-2022 05:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119744117#Comment_119744117

Yeah fair point. I guess as Cluedo93 mentions below, I'm unsure if it has to be an Irish GP or if any doctor will do.

WallyBoy · 14-10-2022 05:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119744681#Comment_119744681

Would you mind letting me know the answer to that?

I'm feeling the same as you. Just trying to work out the logistics of things.

Sean3815 · 14-10-2022 06:21PM

I’m also just after passing stage 3 and I’m looking to join any WhatsApp groups going for this recruitment

macmathuna1 · 14-10-2022 06:54PM

I doubt it has to be Irish doctor. The pct supervisors barely looked at it. It's just something to say you're safe to do a pct. Insurance reasons I'd say.

Medical will have to be at one of their set locations.

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 07:47PM

@WallyBoy absolutely, I'll.keep.you posted :)

Cluedo93 · 14-10-2022 07:47PM

Hey does anyone know what exactly this doctors note needs to say? Just that you're healthy to participate or what? Thank you:)

Mxrrk · 14-10-2022 09:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119745957#Comment_119745957

If you tell the doc you need a certificate of fitness they’ll check your breathing, blood pressure and blood oxygen level. Maybe weight and height, and write you a letter saying you’re good to go.

sandybyrne7 · 14-10-2022 10:45PM

I'm part of batch 3 too , received my results yesterday. Am currently in another country at the moment so will be doing the PCT layer than the 7th-11th of Nov. If someone sets up the WhatsApp group can you let us know here so we can get added to it please? Thanks 😊

Cluedo93 · 15-10-2022 12:35AM

@sandybyrne7 did you email them about a later start date? :)

laurak24100 · 15-10-2022 07:04PM

anybody know how they deal with injuries? I’m injured at the moment and don’t know if I’ll be okay for the 7th

Garda Recruitment 2022/2023

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