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Garda Reserve Training

KIERAN61

Hi,
Just just got word yesterday that I have been accepted and am travelling to Templemore this weekend for training.You normally have to visit the local station twice for interview. This I believe is a means by which they can judge your character and are more informal chats really.They just want to be sure of your level of commitment and that you know what you are getting yourself into.Roll on the Weekend.

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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..

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?

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.

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.

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..]

jmc1546

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

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...

freddiew

20 Hours per month minimum after you Graduate

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?

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?

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.

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

shakin

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

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

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

[Deleted User]

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!).

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!

Transit1

where in donegal are you from

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.

donal1234

Elvis 08 wrote: »

Is there anyone going to templemore on the 29th of Novemeber for training??;):)

Yes I am,have you been told anything about it,where we are staying,I might have to travel on the Friday as I am travelling from Donegal.:cool:donal1234

Elvis 08

Is there anyone going to templemore on the 29th of Novemeber for training??;):)

doingmybit

lehanemore wrote: »

Given the amount of paperwork that regulars have to wade through, can a reserve help with any of this, would a reserve have an similar amount of paperwork to do during a shift?

Simply put, nope. The paper work is usually court stuff and we wouldn't have the knowledge or experience to input to this for the regulars. As for us and the paper work side of things, we wouldn't have any paper work as we don't go to court or make arrests.:o

lehanemore

Given the amount of paperwork that regulars have to wade through, can a reserve help with any of this, would a reserve have a similar amount of paperwork to do during a shift?

Transit1

no i am not ex army just a hugh big fella,,, if you remember how we were put in line for marching i was second biggest

freddiew

Hi Thanks for that PVT Joker, are you a Student yourself are you from Dublin, where did you do your training

The almighty me

Pvt joker are u ex army by any chance ?

pvt.joker

Transit1 wrote: »

i was there too on the same day... i have to say i thoroughly enjoyed the day too......

congrats lads, i was one of the 2 lads on the door for your attestation in the rec hall :cool:

Transit1

i was there too on the same day... i have to say i thoroughly enjoyed the day too......

freddiew

Big Fella
You seem a very organised guy. I just graduated last Thursday and it is all worth while. Any questions just ask or Private me.

thebigfella71

Hello all,

just thought i would post this so anyone starting out could see how it operates,

First I appled online through public appointments in mid June
A week later i recieved the application form by email
Sent it back 1 day later
A week later, asked to attend an interview (by letter and email) in the Public appointments building in town with retired inspector? and civil servant, and to sit "exam" this consists of a simple report writing exercise, and obviously the usual interview format, "how will you be a positive member, what will you bring etc" all quite simple and straight forward
A week later recieved notification that i was successful in the excercise and that if i still interested i would recieve a vetting form from the GR office in the Phoenix park, i replied that i was and 2 days later recieved the GR" (Garda Reserve vetting form) with notes on how to fill in etc.
Got to work on this form, it is quite complex but use common sense when filling it in, according to a lot of full time friends on the force, only closest family really matters and giving lasdt know adresses is fine.
one month later i recieved a call from the Sergeant in the loical station asking me to drop in that friday morning for a "chat"
Went along, met the female officer, she was very nice and asked the general questions about my interests, why i wanted to serve, etc etc. took around 30 mnins and she toold me thay would be in touch.
3 days later i recieved a call from the inspector of the local station (a bigger district with overall command over my local station) he wanted me to pop in for a chat about my application, i went along, again, very straght forward, no problems and i asked as many questions as him.
He told me to expect to hear from them beofre christmas and that was last saturday evening!!

The next step i presume is a medical, and the return of my vetting forms, im 37 and pretty fit now (running around 3 miles every second day and watching my diet) according to the inspector fitness is one odf the key issues. but im confident.

I will keep you all posted on my progress. but as you can see.. so far its not taken me that long!!