A Good Garda story

13-05-2014 09:26AM #1

http://m.rte.ie/news/touch/2014/0513/616971-raid-meath/

Nice to see the dedication and outright bravery of the force making the news for a change.

I'm sure there are many many gardaí who would do the same.
Top job fella!

fullaljackeen · 13-05-2014 09:41AM

Brave man.

RTEs use of the term "firearm" should be taxed at a high rate to impeed its usage.

Caliden · 13-05-2014 09:44AM

He must have put the fear of god into them.

Anyone who goes up someone with a gun and emerges the victor has got to have brass balls.

Then again, the gun could've been a fake. Airsoft guns look pretty realistic these days.

newbie11 · 13-05-2014 09:54AM

Good to see, well done

13-05-2014 09:59AM

Fair play to him standing down guys with a possible gun

wicklowstevo · 13-05-2014 03:07PM

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-arrest-man-armed-with-hatchet-after-burglary-in-waterford-30269888.html

happens every day just shows the difference between management and the man on the street

Foxhound38 · 13-05-2014 03:21PM

Plenty of Gardai do a tough and dangerous job well for little thanks or compensation. This doesn't excuse some of the carry on we've been hearing about over the last few months, but it's worth baring in mind when we hear these stories - especially when considering the position of the average front-line Garda.

The one in the OP's story is an example of this. Brass balls, to be sure!

13-05-2014 04:16PM

Foxhound38 wrote: »

Plenty of Gardai do a tough and dangerous job well for little thanks or compensation. This doesn't excuse some of the carry on we've been hearing about over the last few months, but it's worth baring in mind when we hear these stories - especially when considering the position of the average front-line Garda.

The one in the OP's story is an example of this. Brass balls, to be sure!

I find it interesting too to the number of replies to this thread. 6 replies. If it had been another scandal how many pages would we be on?

turnikett1 · 13-05-2014 04:20PM

TheTorment wrote: »

I find it interesting too to the number of replies to this thread. 6 replies. If it had been another scandal how many pages would we be on?

It is essentially just a Guard doing his job, off duty. No need for a 30 page discussion on it. Not that I don't applaud the man for his brave actions, but it's not that significant imo

gctest50 · 13-05-2014 04:22PM

Armed with a syringe ? execute him

With the keys still in the vehicle, a passing man armed with a syringe jumped in and sped from the scene attempting to force the woman, who is 30 weeks pregnant, out of the moving car.

Gardaí followed and the car stopped on nearby Sean MacDermott Street following a brief pursuit. The 28-year-old man, who is from the south inner city and is known to gardaí, attempted to escape but was immediately apprehended and arrested.

smellmepower · 13-05-2014 04:27PM

Aren't they supposed to do things like that?even when they're off duty?fair play to him all the same.

Most Guards I know only use their powers to get free travel on the Luas when they're off duty!

wp_rathead · 13-05-2014 04:27PM

Fair play

That Garda's balls are so big he has to place them in a wheelbarrow

weldoninhio · 13-05-2014 05:03PM

Is a guard ever off duty?? Aren't they obliged to step in if they witness a crime? Is that not why they have to have their badge/card with them all all times.

Man does job. Isn't he great.

ScumLord · 13-05-2014 05:08PM

The suspects got out of the van and pointed a firearm at the unarmed garda.
Following a brief stand-off the men dropped the firearm and the cash box and fled into nearby fields.

This is the point in the film when the good guy says something bad ass that convinces the bad guys they shouldn't mess with him. I wonder what he said?

Little CuChulainn · 13-05-2014 05:13PM

turnikett1 wrote: »

It is essentially just a Guard doing his job, off duty. No need for a 30 page discussion on it. Not that I don't applaud the man for his brave actions, but it's not that significant imo

It's fairly significant if you believe that his job is to tackle armed people while he himself is not armed. It's a piss poor attitude to expect someone to do that without affording them any kind of respect or gratitude.

weldoninhio wrote: »

Is a guard ever off duty?? Aren't they obliged to step in if they witness a crime? Is that not why they have to have their badge/card with them all all times.

Man does job. Isn't he great.

Yes he is. Don't worry though I'm sure your job is just as important.

WilyCoyote · 13-05-2014 05:30PM

Foxhound38 wrote: »

Plenty of Gardai do a tough and dangerous job well for little thanks or compensation. This doesn't excuse some of the carry on we've been hearing about over the last few months, but it's worth baring in mind when we hear these stories - especially when considering the position of the average front-line Garda.

The one in the OP's story is an example of this. Brass balls, to be sure!

That's what they are paid to do. That's what they sign up for.

There are far more farmers/building workers killed in the line of duty.

And the local farmers/building workers don't get paid while attending the funerals.

Little CuChulainn · 13-05-2014 05:33PM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

That's what they are paid to do. That's what they sign up for.

Yes and they are entitled to a little gratitude for it.

WilyCoyote wrote: »

There are far more farmers/building workers killed in the line of duty.

What is the duty of the farmer and builder?

WilyCoyote wrote: »

And the local farmers/building workers don't get paid while attending the funerals.

I disagree. I think you'll find if a fella dies on a building site his colleagues will get to go.

Valetta · 13-05-2014 05:37PM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

That's what they are paid to do. That's what they sign up for.

There are far more farmers/building workers killed in the line of duty.

And the local farmers/building workers don't get paid while attending the funerals.

Is it a competition now?

If you can't see the difference between soneone being killed in a work accident and someone going out to work every day (including their days off) facing unknown dangers, then there is no hope for you.

What have funerals got to do with anything?

Matt_Trakker · 13-05-2014 05:39PM

Story is only coming out because another Garda whistleblower has contacted Ming and his merry band, cops need some good PR to come out before any more bad stories come out.

endacl · 13-05-2014 05:39PM

Jaysus. If this was a thread about a guard who got done for no tax, it'd be about 50 pages long at this stage.

:rolleyes:

Well done him.

Little CuChulainn · 13-05-2014 05:40PM

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

Story is only coming out because another Garda whistleblower has contacted Ming and his merry band, cops need some good PR to come out before any more bad stories come out.

That was some planning. Do you think the security staff were in on it too?

Valetta · 13-05-2014 05:41PM

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

Story is only coming out because another Garda whistleblower has contacted Ming and his merry band, cops need some good PR to come out before any more bad stories come out.

So it didn't really happen then?

Right so.

keith16 · 13-05-2014 06:01PM

turnikett1 wrote: »

It is essentially just a Guard doing his job, off duty. No need for a 30 page discussion on it. Not that I don't applaud the man for his brave actions, but it's not that significant imo

If someone was threatening you with a gun would you pass it off as insignificant?

I can't understand the cynicism in some people that reduces his act down to "just doing his job".

My job is nowhere near as dangerous. Even so, when I work off the clock and deliver a major result, it is recognised. If I was told I was just doing my job, I would be far from impressed.

sillyoulfool · 13-05-2014 06:06PM

wicklowstevo wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-arrest-man-armed-with-hatchet-after-burglary-in-waterford-30269888.html

happens every day just shows the difference between management and the man on the street

Most of the corruption and abuse of power is the garda on the street while most of the mismanagement that allows it, is at senior level. A cursory viewing of the Morris, Smitwick , and now Guerin reports are testimony to that.
It is truly an indictment of how terrible our so called police force is that we need a special thread to celebrate when they make headlines for a good reason.

donvito99 · 13-05-2014 06:09PM

sillyoulfool wrote: »

It is truly an indictment of how terrible our so called police force is that we need a special thread to celebrate when they make headlines for a good reason.

Your user name is appropriate.

Pumpkinseeds · 13-05-2014 06:12PM

It's sad that there's so much apathy towards the Gardai and the work they do on duty or off. It must be a very difficult job to do, especially when the public clearly place so little value on the work you do. Makes me wonder why the chap would even bother to stop a crime when he wasn't being paid to put his life at risk.

WilyCoyote · 13-05-2014 06:15PM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

Yes and they are entitled to a little gratitude for it.

What is the duty of the farmer and builder?

I disagree. I think you'll find if a fella dies on a building site his colleagues will get to go.

Of course. It's called pay.

To provide for their families.

By it's nature the construction game is nomadic. So your new foreman might not like letting you go to the funeral of a guy that he had not known on the firms time.

Valetta wrote: »

Is it a competition now?

If you can't see the difference between soneone being killed in a work accident and someone going out to work every day (including their days off) facing unknown dangers, then there is no hope for you.

What have funerals got to do with anything?

Read the earlier posts.

Little CuChulainn · 13-05-2014 06:20PM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

Of course. It's called pay.

That's not gratitude, it's called a wage. It's only called gratitude when it's extra pay.

WilyCoyote wrote: »

To provide for their families.

Not the same as a duty to protect everyones now is it?

WilyCoyote wrote: »

By it's nature the construction game is nomadic. So your new foreman might not like letting you go to the funeral of a guy that he had not known on the firms time.

That would make him an ass and not the norm. Your determination to downplay the role of a Garda to a mere service provider is very illuminating.

WilyCoyote · 13-05-2014 06:32PM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

That's not gratitude, it's called a wage. It's only called gratitude when it's extra pay.

Not the same as a duty to protect everyones now is it?

That would make him an ass and not the norm. Your determination to downplay the role of a Garda to a mere service provider is very illuminating.

So what do they join the force for? Wages or kudos?

Protect everyone? You are joking. Have you not followed the ongoing garda corruption scandals - where protecting themselves seems paramount.

I'm not downplaying the role of anyone in society. Pay people to do their job. And if they do it ........ do they deserve extra merit? You are beginning to sound like a teacher, nurse, fireman or guard.
Gardai are there to uphold the law equally among men. This has not been the case. The good cops that did not speak out are also culpable. If you don't think so, your idea of fairness is skewed.

Little CuChulainn · 13-05-2014 06:45PM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

So what do they join the force for? Wages or kudos?

Protect everyone? You are joking. Have you not followed the ongoing garda corruption scandals - where protecting themselves seems paramount.

I'm not downplaying the role of anyone in society. Pay people to do their job. And if they do it ........ do they deserve extra merit? You are beginning to sound like a teacher, nurse, fireman or guard.
Gardai are there to uphold the law equally among men. This has not been the case. The good cops that did not speak out are also culpable. If you don't think so, your idea of fairness is skewed.

Wages or kudos? That's all you can imagine people doing a job for. I feel sorry for you. You must live a very selfish world. It's a shame that you would minimise so much good work because of some media fired view of a job, and you extend it to all the most vital jobs in society too. I can only assume you suffer from self esteem issues and feel the need to put down some of the biggest contributors to society because you contribute so little yourself and feel guilty. Again, you have my pity. I can only hope you come to terms with your own failings so you no longer need to put down others and can recognise when someone puts themself before others.

Valetta · 13-05-2014 06:48PM

WilyCoyote wrote: »

Of course. It's called pay.

To provide for their families.

By it's nature the construction game is nomadic. So your new foreman might not like letting you go to the funeral of a guy that he had not known on the firms time.

Read the earlier posts.

I have read all the posts in the thread.

You are the only one to mention funerals, and it still makes no sense.

I hope you or your famy never need the services of the gardai, as I'm sure at the time they will have far more deserving people to protect.

A Good Garda story

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