Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

clayton1 · 06-01-2011 12:29PM

piece of mind lads, thanks.

itsallgood · 06-01-2011 01:02PM

Ruairi88 wrote: »

Panel isn't near 450! think around 170 waiting 2 start and a further 100+ with various stages done. And your right to travel wouldn't bet on anything happening soon.

There are 164 with everything done and 250 waiting on background checks, meds and pct.
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2010-12-14.1210.0&s=garda+410#g1212.0.r
Hope this clarifies it for you.

rugby · 06-01-2011 02:44PM

clayton1 wrote: »

i am a reserve member a few years now with ambitions of joining AGS full time, like a lot of people.

I am off to new zealand for a year on Feb 1st, i hope to God there won't be recruitment til latter end of 2011 anyway.

what are the chances folks?? I don't want to miss the next one.

New Zealand is lovely, you'll have a ball of a time... if recruitment happens too come up your only a flight away.. go for it and dont look back

:D
cant honestly see a new recruitment drive starting anytime soon , especially with some many of us waiting at different stages, hit for australia when your over that far.. what a country

enjoy and safe travels .happy holidays

innercitydub2 · 06-01-2011 04:06PM

Have been looking at police forces around the world, particuraly ones in the canadian region, Vancouver, Calargry, Edtmonton.

Might head over there once i finish my degree. I no you need to obtain a working permit following a years work/college, which can be obtained through working visas to be eligble to join a police force in Canada.
not sure of the full details as of yet but seriosly thinking of making the move.

Only worry is im in the Garda reserve and not sure whether i be allowed stay a member if i went off for a year to try pursue a career in a police force abroad?

anyone in a simalir boat as meself?

thekopend · 06-01-2011 05:33PM

itsallgood wrote: »

There are 164 with everything done and 250 waiting on background checks, meds and pct.
http://www.kildarestreet.com/wrans/?id=2010-12-14.1210.0&s=garda+410#g1212.0.r
Hope this clarifies it for you.

id say theres a good few who turned their noses up to it once the ban was introduced, not all people were prepared to put their life on hold, i no one person who was only waiting for call myself and they wont be accepting. i think hq should contact people just to see who is still interested to get a realistic number.

just my two cents on the age, my old lad joined when he was 19 in probably the toughest circumstances any guard would see, it did him no harm only experience. sure some 18 year olds are molly coddled but some aren't, life experience is valuable but a fresh 25 year old and a fresh 18/19 year old will have as much preparation as each other to see a murder ect. your either able or your not.

thekopend · 06-01-2011 05:41PM

TheNog wrote: »

There is no minimum service period. Like any other job you can resign whenever you want.

you can quit/resign like any job. if you want your pension you have to do 30 years and have to be 50 before your eligible to retire, unless you have a good reson to resign before that such as health problems.

TheNog · 07-01-2011 07:23AM

thekopend wrote: »

you can quit/resign like any job. if you want your pension you have to do 30 years and have to be 50 before your eligible to retire, unless you have a good reson to resign before that such as health problems.

Very true if anyone has access to the GRA mag you will notice that approx 2-3 people resign from the job. Most of them are junior enough. From my phase I reckon about 4 resigned, one within the first year. He was a nice fella and came 1st in our recruitment campaign, did very well in the college but I heard he just couldnt cope with the work, roster etc

clayton1 · 07-01-2011 11:39AM

rugby wrote: »

New Zealand is lovely, you'll have a ball of a time... if recruitment happens too come up your only a flight away.. go for it and dont look back :D
cant honestly see a new recruitment drive starting anytime soon , especially with some many of us waiting at different stages, hit for australia when your over that far.. what a country
enjoy and safe travels .happy holidays

top man thanks

I stop in L.A. for 3 nights en route, so i need an ASTA visa for that. I got my working holiday visa for NZ. I am going to australia in june for a few weeks, so i also need a visa for that. Visa visa visa.. Can't wait though

rugby · 07-01-2011 02:50PM

clayton1 wrote: »

top man thanks

I stop in L.A. for 3 nights en route, so i need an ASTA visa for that. I got my working holiday visa for NZ. I am going to australia in june for a few weeks, so i also need a visa for that. Visa visa visa.. Can't wait though

Top man

:D:D:D:D:D:D I aint a man

:D:D:D:D

Ruairi88 · 07-01-2011 03:48PM

I seen that it's at the back of the magazine there is usually a couple of resignations thrown in with all the retirements. It looks like the retirement pages are getting bigger as well.

Tyron Jara · 10-01-2011 04:47PM

Is there anything in 2011?

clayton1 · 10-01-2011 04:57PM

Tyron Jara wrote: »

Is there anything in 2011?

in terms of fresh applicants - No. 2012 maybe

Ruairi88 · 10-01-2011 05:57PM

Yes there is...Loads and loads of rumors and empty promises from politicians!
As Clayton said looks like 2012 I'm afraid!

senordingdong · 10-01-2011 08:38PM

Tyron Jara wrote: »

Is there anything in 2011?

No.

glhoran121 · 11-01-2011 01:15AM

hi folks it looks more and more likely recruitment will not happen until 2014 as i have been told thats what to exspect

senordingdong · 11-01-2011 07:22AM

glhoran121 wrote: »

hi folks it looks more and more likely recruitment will not happen until 2014 as i have been told thats what to exspect

Well I was told it is happening next week.

Devil08 · 11-01-2011 11:46AM

senordingdong wrote: »

Well I was told it is happening next week.

I was told its happening today.

itsallgood · 11-01-2011 11:51AM

You missed it, Its been and gone........In May 2008

clayton1 · 11-01-2011 11:52AM

Devil08 wrote: »

I was told its happening today.

yerra yerra

WilcoOut · 11-01-2011 02:03PM

2008 to 2014 without an intake?

I cant see that happening lads , and I know that the national development plan is telling us reductions have to be made to 13000 by 2014 but Garda levels are near that as it is. A 6year gap of recruitment cant happen, too many problems down the line regarding strength of numbers etc

write of 2011 but 2012 will prob see some movement, in my opinion

Devil08 · 11-01-2011 02:13PM

I wouldnt write off 2011 TBH. A lot of things could happen this year with change of governmetn etc. Its all still up in the air but I wouldnt be surprised to see a bit of movement this year.

WilcoOut · 11-01-2011 02:18PM

Devil08 wrote: »

I wouldnt write off 2011 TBH. A lot of things could happen this year with change of governmetn etc. Its all still up in the air but I wouldnt be surprised to see a bit of movement this year.

heres to hope....

eroo · 11-01-2011 02:39PM

Numbers on units across the country are shocking. Stations are crying out for more Student Gardai. Retirements are also affecting the already low levels. AGS needs new members immediately. As it stands, there are backlogs of calls for busy units to deal with.

I honestly believe they will recruit before or during 2012. As I and many others have said for those of you waiting, join the Reserves! They will be stopping recruitment for the GR in 2012, so apply now if it's not already too late due to a waiting list.

Stay positive, here's to a Happy New Year.

WilcoOut · 11-01-2011 04:35PM

eroo wrote: »

Numbers on units across the country are shocking. Stations are crying out for more Student Gardai.
.

sure there was no operation freeflow for that reason, or atleast, a very very small scale operation was put in place

but having no students fresh out of templemore was the onyl reason it was so small

Sierra Oscar · 11-01-2011 06:34PM

The election campaign will hopefully mean that all the parties will highlight their intentions in regards Garda recruitment, giving us a little bit more insight into what's down the line.

When TD's come knocking on your door for a canvass, you know what to ask!

gardapa · 11-01-2011 08:13PM

They will tell you exactly what you want to hear and wont deliver. Policing plan for 2011 is up on the garda website, nothing interesting or new in it...photos in it are probably better to look at than anything else but its there if anyone wants a look.

senordingdong · 12-01-2011 07:18AM

gardapa wrote: »

They will tell you exactly what you want to hear and wont deliver. Policing plan for 2011 is up on the garda website, nothing interesting or new in it...photos in it are probably better to look at than anything else but its there if anyone wants a look.

Glad to see a potential new generation of Gardaí here without this lazy defeatist attitude.

popejohnpaws · 13-01-2011 06:47PM

hi just looking for advice I'm 18 and in leaving cert. Ive always wanted to join ags but will be waiting as of the recruitment ban.so Ive applied for the Garda Reserve.im also applying for a social studies course at a local plc.is what im doing know good for boosting my chances for when full time recruitment comes?

Devil08 · 13-01-2011 07:55PM

popejohnpaws wrote: »

hi just looking for advice I'm 18 and in leaving cert. Ive always wanted to join ags but will be waiting as of the recruitment ban.so Ive applied for the Garda Reserve.im also applying for a social studies course at a local plc.is what im doing know good for boosting my chances for when full time recruitment comes?

Maybe do a first aid course, get your driving licence, practice the apptitude tests, join a gym and get fit and strong. Maybe do a lifesaving course. All costs money but if you have a few quid to spare and have the time id do everything you can.

popejohnpaws · 13-01-2011 08:09PM

Devil08 wrote: »

Maybe do a first aid course, get your driving licence, practice the apptitude tests, join a gym and get fit and strong. Maybe do a lifesaving course. All costs money but if you have a few quid to spare and have the time id do everything you can.

thanks for the advice! I already have my licence and first aid.so will probably do the study course for the aptitude test and practice swimming

Garda Recruitment - Applying to join An Garda Siochana

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