Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

Murphy(Cork) · 02-04-2009 01:19PM

O without a shadow of a doubt in my opinion there will be no more recruitment campaigns for the foreseeable future but the panel that's there will be recruited slowly over time.
There's even mixed opinion over May, but I say that's pretty much in the bag.

i-digress · 02-04-2009 01:22PM

I hope so. Well when the girls and boys who went down to the open day come back we may have a bit more of an idea what's going on

jos28 · 02-04-2009 01:26PM

Murphy(Cork) wrote: »

O without a shadow of a doubt in my opinion there will be no more recruitment campaigns for the foreseeable future but the panel that's there will be recruited slowly over time.
There's even mixed opinion over May, but I say that's pretty much in the bag.

Have to agree, those in the queue for Templemore will eventually get there, it will just take longer. My source in Garda Personnel told me that they will go ahead with medicals and pcts for those who have passed the interview stage. They want to have a batch ready to go when they get the go-ahead. That will all depend on how much pressure Superintendents will put on the Dept for staff. With increased retirements and the ban on overtime, this could become a major issue and requests for staff will obviously help those who are waiting. Just remember, all is not lost, it is NOT a total ban on recruitment. There is a glimmer of hope.

Murphy(Cork) · 02-04-2009 01:29PM

It's not over till the fat man sings:pac:

i-digress · 02-04-2009 01:38PM

Murphy(Cork) wrote: »

It's not over till the fat man sings:pac:

Lol! For me it's effectively a freeze though. I did't go forward for the last recruitment drive, I'm kicking myself now!!!!

horse1 · 02-04-2009 02:05PM

i rang garda hq today. they said that the may intake is going ahead but after that is in doubt

DK47 · 02-04-2009 02:36PM

the word today at the open day was may was the last intake till 2011, and next recruitment drive would be end 2010. recreational areas such as the bar have been closed due to "overtime restrictions", we were given the guided tour by a phase 3 and he said you can listen to any thing you here there, he said a lot of the staff doubted that may would be the last intake till 2011 but that was the official line!

i-digress · 02-04-2009 02:41PM

Thanks for that! It's great to have some new news!

Murphy(Cork) · 02-04-2009 03:03PM

Least May is going ahead.

But here's what I don't get. The college has to remain open anyway to accommodate students coming back to do phase 1,3,5.
Whats the big deal of have an extra 50-60 people there every 3 months.

Just say these 50-60 have no other opinion but to go on the dole. It would actually be cheaper for the gov to pay them student wages which is less than the dole.

Just find it funny

StreetAngel · 02-04-2009 03:04PM

dkhill47 wrote: »

the word today at the open day was may was the last intake till 2011, and next recruitment drive would be end 2010. recreational areas such as the bar have been closed due to "overtime restrictions", we were given the guided tour by a phase 3 and he said you can listen to any thing you here there, he said a lot of the staff doubted that may would be the last intake till 2011 but that was the official line!

Hey!
We got even less info than that at the open day today! Our guide just said that tafter the may intake, there would be no further intakes or recruitment til further notice. Basically, just wait and see!!

But, sure, who knows what could happen when they figure out that this 'ban' won't work!!

Geri Boyle · 02-04-2009 03:08PM

I reckon they could have a large intake for may if they think this could be their last intake for a long time.. Any thoughts?

eroo · 02-04-2009 03:10PM

02/04/2009 - 15:29:36
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) maintained today that the public sector recruitment freeze being imposed by the Government will have a major negative impact on frontline policing.

Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan announced last week a ban on the hiring of any new staff within the public and civil service, and a halt on promotions.

The GRA say that with up to 400 gardaí due to retire this year, the move will result in a drop in overall Garda numbers.

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/eyauojkfidid/

Audi2008 · 02-04-2009 03:23PM

Murphy(Cork) wrote: »

Least May is going ahead.

But here's what I don't get. The college has to remain open anyway to accommodate students coming back to do phase 1,3,5.
Whats the big deal of have an extra 50-60 people there every 3 months.

Just say these 50-60 have no other opinion but to go on the dole. It would actually be cheaper for the gov to pay them student wages which is less than the dole.

Just find it funny

Hi i was at the Open Day a couple of hours ago and what our tour guide told us was that instead of bringing in new recruits in they will let the ppl on phase 1,3,5, who are based in digs outside the grounds, will be able to stay in the complex since they will have ample space to accommodate them!! I found the day very useful as i got to view the grounds and talk to guards first hand about the situation!!

But you are 100% right thoe about payn them a student wage instead of people going on the dole. I really think the Gov. doesn't know what to do??

Is this May intake just going to be for people who have completed the interview and Med test already???

Or

Is there going to be any chance at all in May they will open a New Campaign?? (Sorry now if these sound like stupid questions)

razor89 · 02-04-2009 03:27PM

Just heard this story on the news. Gutted. http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0402/garda.html

Geri Boyle · 02-04-2009 03:34PM

Audi2008 wrote: »

Is there going to be any chance at all in May they will open a New Campaign?? (Sorry now if these sound like stupid questions)

I think at this stage it's pretty safe to say that noone should get their hopes up for a new campaign opening for at least another year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but all the announcements and articles over the past week or so are not positive.

Audi2008 · 02-04-2009 03:34PM

razor89 wrote: »

Just heard this story on the news. Gutted. http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0402/garda.html

Hey im gutted aswel but be Positive, anything could happen/change!!!

DK47 · 02-04-2009 03:39PM

Audi2008 wrote: »

Hi i was at the Open Day a couple of hours ago and what our tour guide told us was that instead of bringing in new recruits in they will let the ppl on phase 1,3,5, who are based in digs outside the grounds, will be able to stay in the complex since they will have ample space to accommodate them!! I found the day very useful as i got to view the grounds and talk to guards first hand about the situation!!

But you are 100% right thoe about payn them a student wage instead of people going on the dole. I really think the Gov. doesn't know what to do??

Is this May intake just going to be for people who have completed the interview and Med test already???

Or

Is there going to be any chance at all in May they will open a New Campaign?? (Sorry now if these sound like stupid questions)

for what i understood today those who are going in in may have been notified. everyone else who have passed interview, play a new game instead of the waiting game called dangle the carrot. if the government cant get the budget right maybe we will have a new one and things might change. policing and the health service are far too important to me messed around with. as a FF voter i some times wounder if voting FF was a mistake, off topic, sorry!

jypo · 02-04-2009 05:17PM

Just back from Mecca(Templemore).Well impressed with the facilities, love to be there.I didnt get any information on next drive unfortunatley all they said was may intake was going ahead. However seeing the place today has confirmed in my mind that any freeze in recruitment will not last for ever, too good a facility not to be used. Heres to 2010 and who knows late 2009. It will be worth the wait!!

i-digress · 02-04-2009 05:20PM

jypo wrote: »

Just back from Mecca(Templemore).Well impressed with the facilities, love to be there.I didnt get any information on next drive unfortunatley all they said was may intake was going ahead. However seeing the place today has confirmed in my mind that any freeze in recruitment will not last for ever, too good a facility not to be used. Heres to 2010 and who knows late 2009. It will be worth the wait!!

That's great!!!

Loving your positivity

DK47 · 02-04-2009 06:01PM

jypo wrote: »

Just back from Mecca(Templemore).Well impressed with the facilities, love to be there.I didnt get any information on next drive unfortunatley all they said was may intake was going ahead. However seeing the place today has confirmed in my mind that any freeze in recruitment will not last for ever, too good a facility not to be used. Heres to 2010 and who knows late 2009. It will be worth the wait!!

impressed with the facilities aswell, great atmosphere, very well kept, everyone really friendly and approachable. would give my right arm to be there, but not sure if one a one armed garda would work :P if its even 2012 iam waiting!

andrew1985 · 02-04-2009 06:16PM

Hi Guys

Open Day was well worth the drive i got a excellent insight into the whole place,facilites are top class,lets hope may is not the last intake:)
the guy showing us around said intakes would continue so i dont think anything anyone heard today regards recruitment should be taken as gospel.

jypo · 02-04-2009 06:25PM

dkhill47 wrote: »

impressed with the facilities aswell, great atmosphere, very well kept, everyone really friendly and approachable. would give my right arm to be there, but not sure if one a one armed garda would work :P if its even 2012 iam waiting!

Dito. If i can take anything from today its that its going to be worth it. Everyone there was helpful and friendly .I love that kind of atmosphere. It looked the part and didn't disappoint. Lets hope with a bit of media exposure this stupid recruitment freeze wont last long. I listen to the radio everyday, and more and more on the talk shows i hear analysts and economists talking about the bloated public services and especially the HSE and the fact there are thousands of admin staff with no work to do, yet not enough nurses!
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/no-logic-in-hse-1695014.html

I have worked for the health service in the past, and i know how bad it is, there are people there who consider drinking tea as work. Then there are people working hard and under resourced on the wards, namely the nurses and doctors etc. This is an example of whats happening in the public services in this country, front line services will suffer because of this. Because the government wont sort this out, the Guards,Nurses,Firemen,Junior Doctors,paramedics etc will have to work harder with less resources. How backwards is our country at all.

Rant Over!!!

i-digress · 02-04-2009 06:36PM

I think, and I know this is slightly off topic, that the really annoying thing is the waste. We had so much money that we wasted. And everything we worked for, everything that made Ireland a good place to live, cheap third level education, fairly low crime rate, good selection of jobs, improving infrastructure, it all seems to be disappearing.

paddymc1 · 03-04-2009 11:56AM

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/levy-and-tax-fears-drive-gardai-to-early-retirement-1696802.html

doledude86 · 03-04-2009 02:22PM

Have to say I read this post alot..the highs and lows of it all..from what I hear?read their is a freeze on recruitment, but its great to see the people in here willing to stick it out and if it is till 2010 so be it..I'm 23 now ill prbably be 24 on the next recruitment..What are the ages like in here?? Are u all young enough to be waiting or what??

i-digress · 03-04-2009 02:24PM

I'm a nineteen eighty sixer like you, but I'm 22.

doledude86 · 03-04-2009 02:26PM

ah sure 25 is around the average age for a recruit thoough so Ive heard...My friend joined when he was 21..i was still in college at the time so wanted to finish up first but hope i get there in the end..

i-digress · 03-04-2009 02:29PM

I was the same as yourself, this is my final year in college. Really regret not throwing my name in last May...

sfhawke7w · 03-04-2009 02:34PM

lads u have loads of time yet, i applied last year and have a date for my medical but dont know if will get may doubt it, and i am 35 now cant see me going to templemore at 36 or 37 so am re considering what am going to do, as dont think i will pass the medical and normally would have deferred it but really unsure, will give it another couple of weeks before i make my final decision but it bugs me that finally when i have the chance because of the bloody mess this country is in that i might have to walk away from a life long ambition.

so enjoy the time and if you can get away and travel,

doledude86 · 03-04-2009 02:38PM

Yea your right but its just a strange time for evryone..test of character ud probably say..ah if it is a life long ambition u shud stick with it...

Yeah stupid college i-digress what u study..I did engineering!

Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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