British Army

Donny5 · 05-05-2010 01:06PM

SlabMurphy wrote: »

Bunreacht na hEireann requires every Irishperson to give their first allegiance to the Irish state.

Can you me to where this is in the constitution? All I know of is Article 9, Paragraph 2:

Fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State are fundamental political duties of all citizens.

If that's what you're referring to, it's not as clear cut as you say. There's no legal consensus on that paragraph and quite a few different interpretations.

SlabMurphy · 05-05-2010 01:07PM

getz wrote: »

are you saying no irishman/woman should work and live in britain,because it helps the british state to prosper ?i would not think so, the the old anglo/saxon enemy is now your biggest trading partner and friend,unless you think its the germans

Doing an honest day's work as a civie in a foreign country is one thing.

Joining the Brits to go off Afghanistan or Iraq to kill Johnnie Foreigner or to get themselves killed by American pilots or the Taliban is quite another.

SlabMurphy · 05-05-2010 01:12PM

Donny5 wrote: »

Can you me to where this is in the constitution? All I know of is Article 9, Paragraph 2:

Fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State are fundamental political duties of all citizens.

If that's what you're referring to, it's not as clear cut as you say. There's no legal consensus on that paragraph and quite a few different interpretations.

Well it's obviously clear but I'm not going to try to baby step you through it.

Donny5 · 05-05-2010 02:01PM

SlabMurphy wrote: »

Well it's obviously clear but I'm not going to try to baby step you through it.

Good man. Maybe it's obviously clear to you, but it's not clear to the country's legislators or courts. They are undefined in Irish constitutional law, and the Supreme Court, in McGimpsey v Ireland (1990), only said that:

Such fidelity and loyalty do not prohibit or restrict disagreement with the content of the Constitution nor with the actions of the government.

Article 9, Paragraph 6 is not defined or enacted in any legislation, and it does not prohibit citizens from taking oaths or accepting other allegiances. It's certainly not grounds for removal of citizenship.

Anyway, good luck with your opinions, and don't worry about facts or sourcing your claims. Good Irish men and women don't need such trappings, eh?

minidazzler · 05-05-2010 02:08PM

SlabMurphy wrote: »

Doing an honest day's work as a civie in a foreign country is one thing.

Joining the Brits to go off Afghanistan or Iraq to kill Johnnie Foreigner or to get themselves killed by American pilots or the Taliban is quite another.

Well, I highly doubt anyone joins to get killed TBH.

SlabMurphy wrote: »

Well it's obviously clear but I'm not going to try to baby step you through it.

In other words....*sob* shut up, I don't know where it is OK, I just thought it should say it is all. *Sob*

Does it bother you that people have the choice to join the British army? Does it bother you that some make that choice? Does it in any way affect your life when a young Irish lad joins up and does well in a foreign army rather than staying at home on the dole?

cyrusdvirus · 05-05-2010 02:09PM

seconds out.........Round 2!!

Faith+1 · 05-05-2010 06:10PM

SlabMurphy wrote: »

Bunreacht na hEireann requires every Irishperson to give their first allegiance to the Irish state.

The same Bunreacht Na hEireann that really doesn't care what it citizens do. Seriously guys do you think they give a toss about you or I. They'd much rather we all emigrate, die or join the British army. Anything that doesn't involve claiming the dole. I'm afraid to even look at how much this Government borrows each week from the World Bank to stay "Afloat"
Sure didn't Fas get into trouble recently for forcing chaps in Limerick to join the Royal Irish Guards??? Isn't that an offence under the 1954 Government act????

minidazzler · 05-05-2010 06:28PM

Faith+1 wrote: »

The same Bunreacht Na hEireann that really doesn't care what it citizens do. Seriously guys do you think they give a toss about you or I. They'd much rather we all emigrate, die or join the British army. Anything that doesn't involve claiming the dole. I'm afraid to even look at how much this Government borrows each week from the World Bank to stay "Afloat"
Sure didn't Fas get into trouble recently for forcing chaps in Limerick to join the Royal Irish Guards??? Isn't that an offence under the 1954 Government act????

Bunreacht na hEireann is the constitution, not the government.

Faith+1 · 05-05-2010 06:39PM

minidazzler wrote: »

Bunreacht na hEireann is the constitution, not the government.

Yes I know. The same constitution that every corrupt Government has followed since the foundation of the state. To be honest independance hasn't exactly changed much. Other than our false Celtic Tiger 95-07, this country is always broke. Without British investment/Trade we'd be even worse off, if that's even possible at this stage.:(
The government wants to line their pockets and the more people that leave the better. I'd guarantee that unemployment is over 500,000 only for high emigration again.

concussion · 05-05-2010 06:46PM

Faith+1 wrote: »

t into trouble recently for forcing chaps in Limerick to join the Royal Irish Guards??? Isn't that an offence under the 1954 Government act????

While illegal under the 1954 Act, sending a letter outlining a job opportunity is no way the same as rounding people up and shipping them north.

Faith+1 · 05-05-2010 06:53PM

concussion wrote: »

While illegal under the 1954 Act, sending a letter outlining a job opportunity is no way the same as rounding people up and shipping them north.

I see what you're saying but their letters informed them that unless they contacted the listed parties they will lose their jobseekers allowance. You can hardly call that legal!:mad:

concussion · 05-05-2010 07:04PM

I don't call it legal. It's an offence under the Defence Act. But in no way were there people being forced to join a foreign military. AFAIK they must contact tha agency, not the employer, besides that, I guarantee no-one would lose benefits for ignoring such letter.

Faith+1 · 05-05-2010 07:10PM

concussion wrote: »

I guarantee no-one would lose benefits for ignoring such letter.

I highly doubt that. The social welfare are rutless bas**rds who'll do anything to deny people their benefits.:mad:

concussion · 05-05-2010 07:14PM

It would never happen. There was enough uproar about the letter going round without people contacting their TD's over losing benefits.

Faith+1 · 05-05-2010 07:20PM

concussion wrote: »

It would never happen. There was enough uproar about the letter going round without people contacting their TD's over losing benefits.

True I suppose. I wonder the outcome though if this didn't come to light? It just shows that even the Social can't find jobs in Ireland for the unemployed!

minidazzler · 05-05-2010 08:00PM

Faith+1 wrote: »

True I suppose. I wonder the outcome though if this didn't come to light? It just shows that even the Social can't find jobs in Ireland for the unemployed!

Seriously, there are enough forums with people complaining about the government and public service, does this have to be one too?

Dr.Sanchez · 06-05-2010 01:57AM

Hey folks!

I've spent the past half hour or so reading through this thread. Pretty interesting, some good posts and a lot of dumb ones too.

I'm in the process of joining the British Army myself. I've been up north, done the BARB test, chose my job preferences and had a little chat with the recruitment officer (who was from Dublin) Right now I just have to post up some medical forms and he'll let me know when I have to go to Britain for the fitness/medical tests.

About two years ago, I went for the Defence Forces. After a long drawn out process I didn't get it simply because the recruitment freeze rolled into town, so I decided to spend a year in Australia. From previous experience the British Amy are much better to deal with, and faster during the recruitment process - than the Defence Forces.

I see nothing wrong with joining a foreign army, a few people have abused me for my decision, but at the end of the day - its MY decision.

PS - If anyone is having trouble finding out how to get in contact with recruitment just let me know and I'll help you out.

Faith+1 · 06-05-2010 10:35AM

00Blaine00 wrote: »

I see nothing wrong with joining a foreign army, a few people have abused me for my decision, but at the end of the day - its MY decision.

Sorry to hear that Blaine. If you don't mind me asking, what sort of abuse are you getting?

Dr.Sanchez · 10-05-2010 01:13AM

Y'know the usual verbal stuff... "Your a traitor, etc" My brothers totally against the idea!

Funnily enough the same guys that say it follow the english premiership, support Manchester United, watch shamless and all this stuff... It confuses me!

Faith+1 · 10-05-2010 01:33AM

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Y'know the usual verbal stuff... "Your a traitor, etc" My brothers totally against the idea!

Funnily enough the same guys that say it follow the english premiership, support Manchester United, watch shamless and all this stuff... It confuses me!

Feck em! Do what makes you happy man, besides it beats sitting on your ass claiming the dole! If my jobs ends tomorrow I could see myself right beside you , Lol!:D

rockagusroll · 30-06-2010 01:11AM

Well lads, I've done the 1st interview and the BARB tests already, ADSC is next. Anyone else on here at the same stage?or further?

troubleshooter · 02-07-2010 11:33AM

Why the fascination with the Royal Irish? the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers offer far more opportunity to do intresting courses such as becoming a diver, an FO/fWD fire support specialist etc, even joining long range patrol units and working alongside special forces.

RMD · 02-07-2010 12:15PM

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Y'know the usual verbal stuff... "Your a traitor, etc" My brothers totally against the idea!

Funnily enough the same guys that say it follow the english premiership, support Manchester United, watch shamless and all this stuff... It confuses me!

Some people are so ignorant and hypocritical in their beliefs about the British. If they hate the British so much might as well hate the Scandinavians too, they did pretty much the same to Ireland after all.

iceage · 02-07-2010 02:00PM

Bloody Vikings! Always raping and pillaging..:)

Why Should I · 05-07-2010 06:45PM

rockagusroll wrote: »

Well lads, I've done the 1st interview and the BARB tests already, ADSC is next. Anyone else on here at the same stage?or further?

The ADSC in belfast is cool. The run is not a 1.5miler as you have been told. Its 3 laps of a track, thats up and down hills, lose stones etc.

I just want you to keep it in mind, because it messed me up. I still finished in 10:22.

Once you pass the ADSC you will be shipped to Cattrick within 12 weeks. Its a great place.

Its a Military town. Around 50km Square of training ground.

I would go back tomorrow.

If you need any info on anything, Contact me.

Cheers! and good luck

paddycam · 15-07-2010 12:38AM

rockagusroll wrote: »

Well lads, I've done the 1st interview and the BARB tests already, ADSC is next. Anyone else on here at the same stage?or further?

yea i was at adsc on monday,got defferd at the midical tough,i injured my back a couple of years ago(poxy skateboard) and it came back and bit me in the ass,ushally and fracture in the spine is a no entary,but because im fine now i still have a chance of getting in.just waiting on that phonecall:rolleyes:

rockagusroll · 05-08-2010 12:12PM

Why Should I wrote: »

The ADSC in belfast is cool. The run is not a 1.5miler as you have been told. Its 3 laps of a track, thats up and down hills, lose stones etc.

I just want you to keep it in mind, because it messed me up. I still finished in 10:22.

Once you pass the ADSC you will be shipped to Cattrick within 12 weeks. Its a great place.

Its a Military town. Around 50km Square of training ground.

I would go back tomorrow.

If you need any info on anything, Contact me.

Cheers! and good luck

Got a bit held up over the last few months but now have interview 2 next week and ADSC shortly after my recruiter said. Anyone any tips for the interview?
Are you currently serving? What regiment are you in?

Manic Moran · 05-08-2010 04:21PM

troubleshooter wrote: »

Why the fascination with the Royal Irish? the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers offer far more opportunity to do intresting courses such as becoming a diver, an FO/fWD fire support specialist etc, even joining long range patrol units and working alongside special forces.

Some people just like the thought of being an infantryman. That role can be quite challenging in itself.

NTM

paddycam · 05-08-2010 05:00PM

rockagusroll wrote: »

Got a bit held up over the last few months but now have interview 2 next week and ADSC shortly after my recruiter said. Anyone any tips for the interview?
Are you currently serving? What regiment are you in?

interviews 2 and 3 are quite easy,interview 2 is with youre recruiter and interview 3 is with the "boss" of the office,ushally a warrent officer or alike.Make sure and where smart clothes(shirt,tie,slacks) and LEARN YOURE JOB BACKROUND.This is very important,especially for interview 3.Know where your doing Phase 1 and 2 training and for how long.Also know youre fitness leval i.e 1.5 mile run time,heave count and what youre doing to keep fit.

After that you will be sent to a pre-adsc or adsc "proper" as my recruiter calls it.At pre adsc you only stay one day and they test you on 1.5 mile run,heavs,jerry can's and ice-breaker.The idea is if you do bad,atleast you wont be giving a grade that will last 2 years.If you do good you will be sent to adsc "proper".

Hope my experience helps.

Best of luck,And at adsc always put 110% effort in.If i did 22 easy heavs and you did 2 hard heavs,you would get more points cause you put more effort in.

pablomakaveli · 07-08-2010 07:22PM

I was hoping someone here could help me with a question i have.

I filled out an overseas enquiry for on the BA's website and got an e-mail back informing me of some available positions in the BA. It does say that an applicant has to have accomadation in the UK as one of the conditions. Does this include applicants from Ireland though?

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