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Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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  • #1772
    padlad88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭padlad88


    Hi all...im confused?are there people who have passed interview,med and pct or even people who have just passed interview waiting on further updates with there campaign...i thought there was no more in the system and next people will be the next to apply!so is there an intake in august?


  • #1773
    ZukoMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭ZukoMurphy


    Anyone able to help with applying for Garda reserve??.


  • #1774
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    ZukoMurphy wrote: »
    Anyone able to help with applying for Garda reserve??.

    If you are serious then take a look at the Garda Reserve thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055178746 there & any further questions you may have about being a Reserve I am certain people will answer for you over there. Was their something in particular you were enquiring about as a matter of interest?


  • #1775
    Mainistir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭Mainistir


    As far as im aware padlad there are hundreds in the system waiting to go in, some with meds and pct's done some not, im from the last recruitment drive in May 08 and dont think anyone has gone in from that yet so the wait is on.....


  • #1776
    lyingeyes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭lyingeyes


    hi does anyone know when the next drive is on?? Is 19 too young to be looking at joining??


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  • #1777
    TheNog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    lyingeyes wrote: »
    hi does anyone know when the next drive is on?? Is 19 too young to be looking at joining??

    No one knows when the next recruitment will be.

    The minimum age for applying for the AGS is 18 yrs old. If you feel mature enough to be a Garda then I say go for it. If you want to have a life like your friends will have say in college etc then Id wait for a while and then see if you want to join up


  • #1778
    diarmo90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭diarmo90


    Hey all. Just wondering has anyone been to the open days in Templemore in the past? If so, have they been worthwhile/informative? And does anyone reckon there will be an open day this year? Thanks


  • #1779
    Geri Boyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭Geri Boyle


    diarmo90 wrote: »
    Hey all. Just wondering has anyone been to the open days in Templemore in the past? If so, have they been worthwhile/informative? And does anyone reckon there will be an open day this year? Thanks


    There was one in April AFAIR so I dont think there will be another one too soon unfortunately.
    I went to one last September. It was pretty informative, they bring you around and show you the college and talk you through everything. There were also different units like the Mounted Unit and Traffic Corps etc there who answered any questions and that kind of thing. It was reassuring to be able to see the college so from that point of view it was worthwhile. Hope that helps ;)


  • #1780
    Liquidsunshine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Liquidsunshine


    My boyfriend is currently in phase one and he heard rumours there might be an intake of 50 in august. I hope for those of you waiting it's true because I know how panicky he was waiting to be called. Good luck!


  • #1781
    shanehillview
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭shanehillview


    hi all,

    does anyody have any idea of the fitness requirements once you get in templemore. i know there is a video on youtube of the pct


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  • #1782
    Power-surge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 141 ✭✭Power-surge


    I just finished the LC and was hoping to join the Gardai. Am I better off going to college getting a degree and then apply say around 2013ish? Would it be a better option?


  • #1783
    ZukoMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭ZukoMurphy


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    If you are serious then take a look at the Garda Reserve thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055178746 there & any further questions you may have about being a Reserve I am certain people will answer for you over there. Was their something in particular you were enquiring about as a matter of interest?
    Thanks..
    Ye was just wondering if I can apply at my local station instead of online?.


  • #1784
    spudz21
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭spudz21


    ZukoMurphy wrote: »
    Thanks..
    Ye was just wondering if I can apply at my local station instead of online?.

    No, you have to apply through public appointments services www.publicjobs.ie as they handle the first part of your application:D:D
    If you have any other Qs on Reserves post in the reserve thread, there are loads of people in there who will have the answers!!:p


  • #1785
    rugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 303 ✭✭rugby


    Liquidsunshine wrote: »
    My boyfriend is currently in phase one and he heard rumours there might be an intake of 50 in august. I hope for those of you waiting it's true because I know how panicky he was waiting to be called. Good luck!

    Cheers for that fingers crossed its true :D


  • #1786
    mac51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭mac51


    HI all could any one tell me if it is compulsory to have a leaving cert for joining the reserve. I would be very greatful if any one can help cheeres...


  • #1787
    river35
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭river35


    psni wrote: »
    An Garda Siochana recruit often. Post your questions, answers, comments, information, advice or experiences here.
    How old can i be to be able to join the garda


  • #1788
    Geri Boyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭Geri Boyle


    18-35 ;)


  • #1789
    da__flash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭da__flash


    mac51 wrote: »
    HI all could any one tell me if it is compulsory to have a leaving cert for joining the reserve. I would be very greatful if any one can help cheeres...

    yes i m sure you need your LC to apply. . Have a look in the garda reserve thread theres people there who should be able ta help you out :Dhttp://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055178746


  • #1790
    GoingBk2School
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭GoingBk2School


    Yes, you need the LC or an equivalent qualification (like GCSEs if you're from Britain, for example). They're very strict on this! You need English, Maths, and another language ... and two or three other LC subjects.


  • #1791
    lehanemore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    mac51 wrote: »
    HI all could any one tell me if it is compulsory to have a leaving cert for joining the reserve. I would be very greatful if any one can help cheeres...

    No, it is not compulsory, there are many in the GR programme without the LC.

    There is a very detailed form that you have to fill out when looking for an exemption but it is no more arduous than the other paperwork along the way.:cool:

    But this thread is more about joining the full-time, for which you will need a leaving cert.


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  • #1792
    da__flash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭da__flash


    :cool:


  • #1793
    diarmo90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭diarmo90


    An Bord Snip to recommend cutting Garda numbers by 2000. :(

    http://www.tv3.ie/article.php?article_id=16368&locID=1.2.139.&pagename=home

    This is crap. Cant believe it.


  • #1794
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    diarmo90 wrote: »
    An Bord Snip to recommend cutting Garda numbers by 2000. :(

    http://www.tv3.ie/article.php?article_id=16368&locID=1.2.139.&pagename=home

    This is crap. Cant believe it.

    "And after years of consistently boosting garda numbers, the Government will be told to cut Garda personnel by up to 2,000 and Army numbers by up to 1,000."

    Bare in mind though it is still only a recommendation at this point. No finite decisions have been made yet.


  • #1795
    i-digress
    Closed Accounts Posts: 692 ✭✭✭i-digress


    Even though it's only a recommendation it's still bad news for those of us waiting for a recruitment drive. AGS can hardly recruit when they are being told to lose as many as 2,000 personnel.

    I hope jobs aren't lost in AGS. Losing your job is bad enough, but going through the long recruitment process only to be told that secure job may not be as secure as you thought must be quite demoralising.

    I'm just thankful in this economic climate that I have no mortgage or kids. I wouldn't want to have that pressure right now and my heart goes out to those who do. :(


  • #1796
    Geri Boyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭Geri Boyle


    That to me screams of them paving the way to not have to replace the Gardai due to retire this year. Not good news for us at all but I wouldnt be too worried if I were a member tbh.


  • #1797
    anydaynow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭anydaynow


    Blue Belle wrote: »
    That to me screams of them paving the way to not have to replace the Gardai due to retire this year. Not good news for us at all but I wouldnt be too worried if I were a member tbh.

    did anyone ring garda HQ or recruitment recently to see if they have any news or views on possible intakes?


  • #1798
    jypo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭jypo


    If the government go ahead with this recomendation then all that will happen is a nice retire package or lump sum will be offered, they wont be able to force anyone out, and in a year or twos time when they have realised there mistake they will have to recruit again. However did i read on here before that when you graduate you are offered a contract for a certain length of time, could they just not renew your contract? either way this could just be flying a kite to see the public reaction. And i cant see how they will cut Guarda numbers when there is a massive surplus of clerical staff in HSE.


  • #1799
    bettyboo1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭bettyboo1


    diarmo90 wrote: »
    An Bord Snip to recommend cutting Garda numbers by 2000. :(

    http://www.tv3.ie/article.php?article_id=16368&locID=1.2.139.&pagename=home

    This is crap. Cant believe it.

    OMG this is terrible, is it ever goin to end :(


  • #1800
    mac51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭mac51


    Thanks guys for replying to my post re the LC for joining the reserves, i sent away the app form yesterday;). I am aware that you need the LC etc for AGS im enroling for my LC in sept,, it is my intention to join as a full time member in the next few years hopefully when the freeze etc is over , in the meantime the experience with the reserve unit will be a help im sure... thanks again:)


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  • #1801
    Ruairi88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 204 ✭✭Ruairi88


    Guys' there couldn't possibly be a slash in Garda numbers.With crime
    at record high levels I'm sure the general publics' outcry will be far to
    big to ignore...again they put in "cut would be subjected to the ministers
    discretion" they done the same wit employment and promotions within the
    public sector when the first emergency budget came into effect.

    Someone somewhere inside the Dail might just pop back into reality
    and see thats its actually more Gardai we need and not less.Maybe
    it's my heart ruling my head but I think most of Us here understand
    that they couldn't possibly Cut Garda numbers.


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