Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

pinkymc08 · 25-08-2008 07:14PM

same here... if anyone hears anything please keep me posted thanks:)

shakin · 25-08-2008 08:14PM

pinkymc08 wrote: »

so wed will tell if are cut backs in recruitment. so would you think us younger people will have a less of a chance getting in...???:(

its not cutbacks in recruitment its a normalisation, the accelerated drive was donen in prosperous times to meet a government target and was alsways going to be stepped back, and with regards younger you have a period of 17 years in which to apply! theres bound to be one recruitment drive in that period! so i wouldnt panic yet:)

senordingdong · 25-08-2008 08:14PM

Awh man, this a bummer!

I put my name down in June....how long am I supposed to wait before I hear anything?

shakin · 25-08-2008 08:16PM

senordingdong wrote: »

Awh man, this a bummer!

I put my name down in June....how long am I supposed to wait before I hear anything?

who knows, but from experience dont put your life on hold for it,rumours of one in october, if not you just never know,but stick with it all the same

senordingdong · 25-08-2008 08:18PM

But...that's just to hear back from Public jobs.ie you mean?

Holy heart!

shakin · 25-08-2008 08:22PM

senordingdong wrote: »

But...that's just to hear back from Public jobs.ie you mean?

Holy heart!

register to get alerts then get a date for an aptitude test and take it from there

DK47 · 25-08-2008 08:23PM

shakin wrote: »

from what a seargant told me the accelerated recruitment is being wound down, there will be 1 drive a year unless the **** really hits the fan and is frozen,with regards knowing someone who says another its all rumour, you are better off checking pas daily

recruitment will never be frozen as that cannot have a surplus at the end of the year!!!

senordingdong · 25-08-2008 08:30PM

shakin wrote: »

register to get alerts then get a date for an aptitude test and take it from there

I registered for alerts, is that what you mean?
Is there something more I should do to get a date for an aptitude test?

pinkymc08 · 26-08-2008 09:07PM

well hopeful everything goes well for us soon. iis oct the next date for interviews. so far things dont look good do they

DK47 · 26-08-2008 10:33PM

senordingdong wrote: »

I registered for alerts, is that what you mean?
Is there something more I should do to get a date for an aptitude test?

No, once registered for alerts you will receive an email or text telling you the competition is open , all you have to do is wait!!!

fifth · 27-08-2008 06:22PM

tabatha wrote: »

heard that there is going to be an annoucement on wednesday as to the cut backs, recuritments drives etc.... :eek:

Did anything come of this?

DK47 · 27-08-2008 06:59PM

funkyflea wrote: »

Did anything come of this?

no, looks like a rumor!!!:)

fifth · 27-08-2008 08:53PM

dkhill47 wrote: »

no, looks like a rumor!!!:)

Does sound like a rumour alright, but doesn't mean we're out of the woods. Won't know for sure until there's another drive.. Fingers crossed.

Just do one more!

pinkymc08 · 27-08-2008 10:09PM

well did anyone hear anything or do you think it was all rumours....???
hopefully rumours:D

27-08-2008 10:36PM

Do you need a language to get in?

I have 6 passes: English, Irish, Maths, History, Business, Geography

Never did a second language in school

razor89 · 27-08-2008 10:53PM

does anyone know how many theyl be looking for in reguards to intake? an educated guess is actualy what im looking for!!!:D

fifth · 27-08-2008 10:59PM

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Do you need a language to get in?

I have 6 passes: English, Irish, Maths, History, Business, Geography

Never did a second language in school

I didn't do any languages other than Irish & English either, but afaik that's fine. Would like somoene to clarify it though as well if possible.

madbadger · 28-08-2008 05:24AM

Yeah, you dont need another language... once you've passed either english or irish. Once you get to templemore you have the choice of studying leaving cert equivalent french or beginner german..

The Dude 87 · 28-08-2008 08:58AM

funkyflea wrote: »

I didn't do any languages other than Irish & English either, but afaik that's fine. Would like somoene to clarify it though as well if possible.

English and Irish are BOTH fine........English can be your first language and Irish your second!!:)

Im the same as alot of ye as thats all I have too and Im waiting to hear on a medical soon so its fine!!!;)

senordingdong · 28-08-2008 06:53PM

I wish they'd hurry the feck up.

weecounty · 29-08-2008 04:08PM

hey everyone, this is my first time posting on this site... i have a few questions if thats ok?
i have registered on publicjobs.ie, is there any thing i can do to prepare while waiting and the next recruitment phase?
also, i am a young mum, and would like to know if there are any mums down there in templemore.

jt123456 · 29-08-2008 05:40PM

weecounty wrote: »

hey everyone, this is my first time posting on this site... i have a few questions if thats ok?
i have registered on publicjobs.ie, is there any thing i can do to prepare while waiting and the next recruitment phase?
also, i am a young mum, and would like to know if there are any mums down there in templemore.

Welcome aboard. There a few things to do while you're waiting. Read through all the material on the publicjobs.ie website to give you an idea of whats in store. There's also a load of information about the various phases and waiting times on these boards that will really help you. So at least you know when to wait for the calls or chase things up. Id reccomend some of the preparation courses available out there for preparing for stage 1 or 2 but they are quite expensive so its up to you.

weecounty · 29-08-2008 07:40PM

thanks, cmcskeane! i have gotton a few books on alptitude tests, so hopefully they will help. from what i gather from these boards is that im in for a long wait as the process seems to take a good bit of time!! i have gone and got a eye test and a hearing test done to see if they passed the requirements that are needed, my sight was 6/5, does any one know eactly what the eye sight requirements are?

weecounty · 29-08-2008 08:00PM

if they are looking for older and maybe more mature candidates would they take me seriously then? im 22, with a young son? but i hav done an arts degree and a h-dip, but felt that teaching wasnt for me,

DK47 · 29-08-2008 08:24PM

weecounty wrote: »

if they are looking for older and maybe more mature candidates would they take me seriously then? im 22, with a young son? but i hav done an arts degree and a h-dip, but felt that teaching wasnt for me,

hey weecounty,

not sure if they will or can hold the fact that you have a young child against you. they may look to see that you can balance taking care of your son and holding down a job. the fact that you have a good qualification will stand for you as a degree and a h-dip say alot. your maturity wont come in to question as long as you have the life experiences that they war looking for. good luck:)

rob irl · 29-08-2008 10:46PM

Hi lads I was thinking of joining the Gardai in the future . I failed my maths a few years ago in the Leaving cert but I am repeating it in 2009. Will this qualify me with my existing Leaving cert.

fifth · 30-08-2008 02:46PM

rob irl wrote: »

Hi lads I was thinking of joining the Gardai in the future . I failed my maths a few years ago in the Leaving cert but I am repeating it in 2009. Will this qualify me with my existing Leaving cert.

Yeah I'm sure when you pass math's and as long as you have your two languages passed you'll be fine.

Celtic07 · 30-08-2008 05:39PM

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Do you need a language to get in?

I have 6 passes: English, Irish, Maths, History, Business, Geography

Never did a second language in school

you dont have to having irish is enough..ull have to do german or french in the college though once in

DK47 · 30-08-2008 11:32PM

Celtic07 wrote: »

you dont have to having irish is enough..ull have to do german or french in the college though once in

you dont need to have has french or german at leaving, you can do german witch is for starters!:)

madbadger · 01-09-2008 12:32PM

weecounty wrote: »

thanks, cmcskeane! i have gotton a few books on alptitude tests, so hopefully they will help. from what i gather from these boards is that im in for a long wait as the process seems to take a good bit of time!! i have gone and got a eye test and a hearing test done to see if they passed the requirements that are needed, my sight was 6/5, does any one know eactly what the eye sight requirements are?

Exact sight requirements are no less than 6/18 unaided by glasses or lenses... So if i'm right (correct me if im wrong) that means your sight is within requirements..

Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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