Garda Recruitment Stage 3 (2018 Campaign)

FIVE.0 · 23-02-2019 5:59pm

RabbitHeart18 wrote: »

Realistically, they can send you anywhere. No fuel allowance. They are meant to be looking for about 600 guards along the border, but apparently they are asking for volunteers first. I would assume that if they don't meet that number, they'll throw a few probationary up there. That's approx a year or two away though, as far as I heard anyway.

https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-border-4456751-Jan2019/

Jake5991 · 23-02-2019 6:06pm

Well i could live with six or nine months . Im from Laois so im hoping the furthest id be sent is Dublin but sure all we can do is hope

CZ 453 · 23-02-2019 6:16pm

You'd need to make your peace with the fact you could be sent anywhere in the state. Would you really want to go through Templemore for months to refuse a station somewhere you perceive as being too far away?

Jake5991 · 23-02-2019 6:23pm

Well still on the fence about what to do as my family situation has changed recently . Just trying to find out as much as i can on here to help me make a decision.

RabbitHeart18 · 23-02-2019 6:28pm

FIVE.0 wrote: »

https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-border-4456751-Jan2019/

I heard it from my OH, as I said it's not concrete, just the buzz that is going around.

edit to add: it's not necessarily to the North. Just to the border so that's from north Donegal right the way round. Could mean people will be posted in Pettigo, Blacklion, wherever necessary along there. I'm from Donegal so pretty much everywhere is South to me!

FIVE.0 · 23-02-2019 6:32pm

Jake5991 wrote: »

Well still on the fence about what to do as my family situation has changed recently . Just trying to find out as much as i can on here to help me make a decision.

You are dead right. Best to get all the information now rather decided it’s not going to suit while you’re in templemore.

Lmklad · 23-02-2019 7:50pm

In terms of location there is a minimum requirement to be at least 50kms (used to be 30) from your immediate family. This is not set in stone. As for people with family issues you can make a request for a more reasonable distance due to family circumstances or dependants. Things like fuel / travel allowances are claimed if you are working away from your permanent station (nothing to do with distance from home).

EH95 · 24-02-2019 12:32pm

Hi gang, just wondering is there anyway I can get my hands on my assessment questionaire that was done at the very start of recruitment process? for prep for my interview? Is it possible as I heard they use that to interview you?

RabbitHeart18 · 24-02-2019 12:37pm

EH95 wrote: »

Hi gang, just wondering is there anyway I can get my hands on my assessment questionaire that was done at the very start of recruitment process? for prep for my interview? Is it possible as I heard they use that to interview you?

It's not your questionnaire, it's the application form you initially filled out. You might have it saved on your PC.

FIVE.0 · 24-02-2019 12:52pm

EH95 wrote: »

Hi gang, just wondering is there anyway I can get my hands on my assessment questionaire that was done at the very start of recruitment process? for prep for my interview? Is it possible as I heard they use that to interview you?

What you are looking for is your ‘interview form’. You would have filled it out on the computer and uploaded it to the public jobs site. You should have it saved.

Elliot192 · 24-02-2019 1:56pm

There should also be a copy on your PAS profile in your applications.

EH95 · 24-02-2019 5:46pm

FIVE.0 wrote: »

What you are looking for is your ‘interview form’. You would have filled it out on the computer and uploaded it to the public jobs site. You should have it saved.

The one I’m talking about is the one where I was sent a link on my my message board on the public jobs website? It was one of the first things done

FIVE.0 · 24-02-2019 6:04pm

EH95 wrote: »

The one I’m talking about is the one where I was sent a link on my my message board on the public jobs website? It was one of the first things done

Yea, I’m pretty sure that’s called ‘interview form’ that’s what it was for the June ‘17 applicants anyway.

Alandantheman · 06-03-2019 11:40pm

Anyone else get their interview results today? How long does it usually take to hear about medical, vetting etc?

Jake5991 · 07-03-2019 8:00am

Alandantheman wrote: »

Anyone else get their interview results today? How long does it usually take to hear about medical, vetting etc?

Once we get through the vetting probaby 2-3 weeks so probably end of March or April for medical.

Alandantheman · 07-03-2019 5:11pm

Thanks Jake

Bigred88 · 07-03-2019 5:16pm

Jake5991 wrote: »

Once we get through the vetting probaby 2-3 weeks so probably end of March or April for medical.

Your in for a huge shock if you think vetting only takes 2-3 weeks. It can take anything up to a few years.

Connair · 08-03-2019 4:16am

Hi Guys, just a quick one ... Got my email this week informing me I passed the interview, How long do I have to prepare for the fitness?

RabbitHeart18 · 08-03-2019 9:25am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Once we get through the vetting probaby 2-3 weeks so probably end of March or April for medical.

I did my interview in Sept and only did my fitness test on the 1st March with medical next week. So that's about 6 months of a wait. Also, it's fitness test first this time round, so you'll get a GP clearance form in your email. Fitness test will be a few weeks after that, it was 2 months for me.

Connair · 09-03-2019 2:18am

Much appreciated .. I didn't know it would be that long of a wait. Any idea of a start date for the intakes into Templemore?

RabbitHeart18 · 09-03-2019 2:04pm

Connair wrote: »

Much appreciated .. I didn't know it would be that long of a wait. Any idea of a start date for the intakes into Templemore?

Dates are 23rd April, 15th July and 16th December.

It may not be that long of a wait but I would be prepared anyway.

EH95 · 26-03-2019 3:10pm

Hi gang, just wondering is anyone contacting head office to speed up vetting? I was told by 2 people to give them a ring now and again to ask if your application has been put forward... not sure what number to ring though... anyone here make a phone call?

james flanagan · 26-03-2019 3:34pm

Yes no harm give them a call i did 2-3 weeks ago and i got my GP form email last friday, so maybe it speeded up things i dunno worth a call.
I think the number was 016662571 but just double check it.

EH95 · 26-03-2019 3:37pm

james flanagan wrote: »

Yes no harm give them a call i did 2-3 weeks ago and i got my GP form email last friday, so maybe it speeded up things i dunno worth a call.
I think the number was 016662571 but just double check it.

Perfect... Thanks for that, Did you get a date for your fitness and medical?

james flanagan · 26-03-2019 3:40pm

No not yet i havent sent in my gp clearence form as of yet , it will be sent in this week hopefully.

james flanagan · 26-03-2019 3:45pm

No not yet i havent sent in my gp clearence form as of yet , it will be sent in this week hopefully.

EH95 · 26-03-2019 5:52pm

james flanagan wrote: »

No not yet i havent sent in my gp clearence form as of yet , it will be sent in this week hopefully.

Hopefully anyway, and when did you do the interview?

james flanagan · 26-03-2019 6:02pm

Done the interview in december

Johnmurphy321 · 03-04-2019 8:07pm

Are you able to get feedback from your interview?

Macu17ab · 23-05-2019 4:12pm

Is this distance requirement just for your probationary period? 50km seems a bit ludicrous if it's long term.

Lmklad · 23-05-2019 5:10pm

Macu17ab wrote: »

Is this distance requirement just for your probationary period? 50km seems a bit ludicrous if it's long term.

After probation you can apply for a transfer but that could take a few years. You may be able to get closer but don’t be under any illusions, when you sign up you agree to the transfer and deployment procedures.

Jake5991 · 23-05-2019 6:42pm

Quick question guys can you defer joining the guards for a year . Im currently on a work contract and if i want to leave my job il have to pay a substantial fee?
So was just wondering if i was offered December of this year could i put it off till sometime in 2020

Macu17ab · 23-05-2019 8:51pm

Of course, i’d be happy to go anywhere in the country for a few years. But I recall meeting some north dubs in the city centre, and even in my local area, where they couldn’t have grown up more than 20k from that station, and that’s a stretch.

I would also assume they’d want the tougher Gardaí in areas with more crime and day to day violence? I.e. send the bigger lads to Dublin city centre, Limerick, Cork City (wherever the most assaults on Garda take place).

Witcher · 23-05-2019 9:45pm

Macu17ab wrote: »

Of course, i’d be happy to go anywhere in the country for a few years. But I recall meeting some north dubs in the city centre, and even in my local area, where they couldn’t have grown up more than 20k from that station, and that’s a stretch.

I would also assume they’d want the tougher Gardaí in areas with more crime and day to day violence? I.e. send the bigger lads to Dublin city centre, Limerick, Cork City (wherever the most assaults on Garda take place).

Dublin is exempt from distance regulations.

That doesn't factor into it at all.

irishkopite 2011 · 23-05-2019 9:58pm

Witcher wrote: »

Dublin is exempt from distance regulations.

What are the distance regulations outside Dublin

Macu17ab · 23-05-2019 10:07pm

Fantastic, the Granny will be delighted.

Witcher · 23-05-2019 10:09pm

irishkopite 2011 wrote: »

What are the distance regulations outside Dublin

All the major centres are exempt; Cork, Limerick etc.

Anywhere else it could be 50-100km. The class that are due to leave soon had several married people and people married with kids in Cork put up in Dublin as well as people from Galway etc. sent to Dublin. It could go the other way next time so factor that in when you apply.

Macu17ab · 24-05-2019 8:51am

You mention which number you are placed - is that based on your physical test, interview, stage 2 test, or an accumulation of everything? Thanks.

Garda Recruitment Stage 3 (2018 Campaign)

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