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Waiting Room - 2020

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  • #502
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    SquireD wrote: »
    Yea it is but I'm gonna ring them on Monday or Tuesday to see if it's updated.
    I got the impression from the Super that once he signs off on it that that moves the vetting along even further

    Not to burst anyone’s balloon or anything, but just be aware that a Super signing off doesn’t expedite anything or speed things up. It still has to finish the vetting process, the Super isn’t the end point of the vetting process, it still has to go back to be signed off after final checks.

    My Super signed off on mine back at the start of January, and as of Friday I’m still getting the generic multi-tiered response. My Super has also tried to look I to it for me because he was surprised I was still waiting and he was slapped down with GDPR.

    I really hope things do move fast for you though!


  • #503
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    ClaireMcGrath wrote: »
    Not to burst anyone’s balloon or anything, but just be aware that a Super signing off doesn’t expedite anything or speed things up. It still has to finish the vetting process, the Super isn’t the end point of the vetting process, it still has to go back to be signed off after final checks.

    My Super signed off on mine back at the start of January, and as of Friday I’m still getting the generic multi-tiered response. My Super has also tried to look I to it for me because he was surprised I was still waiting and h was slapped down with GDPR.

    I really hope things do move fast for you though!

    Claire is right. The Super doesnt supersede the vetting process unfortunately. My Super signed me off in March. Still getting the automated bull**** reply...


  • #504
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    We have a new Justice Minister. Let's hope she gets the ball rolling.


  • #505
    Mickod123
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Mickod123


    Hi folks

    The new 2020 recruitment campaign is scheduled for September by all accounts. I emailed public jobs and they said there is a new campaign scheduled for September but nothing certain yet. It sounds promising tho. On another note can anyone on here give me information on the Irish test? How hard is it and does it take long to prepare? From what I can gather so far it’s pretty easy going. Thanks


  • #506
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    banjoh_10 wrote: »
    Claire is right. The Super doesnt supersede the vetting process unfortunately. My Super signed me off in March. Still getting the automated bull**** reply...


    Agreed! Super is only part of the vetting,

    But on the other hand though if the super is saying be prepared to be called up soon must mean there’s another intake soon


  • #507
    DeclanW1999
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭DeclanW1999


    And my file is back undergoing the vetting process, after a couple of weeks of it saying it was undergoing final checks it is back undergoing the vetting process, when will this end? So frustrating!!!


  • #508
    DeclanW1999
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭DeclanW1999


    Anyone know if you get a better response if you ring them??


  • #509
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    DeclanW1999 wrote: »
    Anyone know if you get a better response if you ring them??

    by all accounts they are working from home. Well final checks is still being so I wouldn't be worried about their terminology. Looks like it depends on who replies from their mailbox.


  • #510
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    DeclanW1999 wrote: »
    Anyone know if you get a better response if you ring them??

    Unfortunately, the response is shorter not sweeter.

    Still going through vetting.


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  • #511
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    DeclanW1999 wrote: »
    And my file is back undergoing the vetting process, after a couple of weeks of it saying it was undergoing final checks it is back undergoing the vetting process, when will this end? So frustrating!!!

    Mind was the same. Emailed them today my vetting had to go out for further review.


  • #512
    Aaron123
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Aaron123


    Any Offers today?


  • #513
    ussrsoviet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭ussrsoviet


    Aaron123 wrote: »
    Any Offers today?

    there is no more intakes for the rest of 2020, and that is from a reliable source, so hold on until the new year, the revised quota for this year has been reached.


  • #514
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    ussrsoviet wrote: »
    there is no more intakes for the rest of 2020, and that is from a reliable source, so hold on until the new year, the revised quota for this year has been reached.

    Not trying to be smart but Unless its direct from the minister of justice I’ll maintain hope!

    Too much unfounded hearsay on this topic


  • #515
    ussrsoviet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭ussrsoviet


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Not trying to be smart but Unless its direct from the minister of justice I’ll maintain hope!

    Too much unfounded hearsay on this topic

    just relaying what iv heard, that the 275 has been reached,
    i think its time for some of us to get realistic and stop clinging on friday to friday, there is going to no more intakes until the 2020 budget is sorted out with the new government, so keep the candles lit until after the budget ;)


  • #516
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    ussrsoviet wrote: »
    just relaying what iv heard, that the 275 has been reached,
    i think its time for some of us to get realistic and stop clinging on friday to friday, there is going to no more intakes until the 2020 budget is sorted out with the new government, so keep the candles lit until after the budget ;)

    Yeah it’s definitely coming time to re-evaluate a few things, 2 years waiting on an answer is not something I can continue for much longer.

    What I’d be interested to know is if our applications will remain valid for when they do have more intakes. The fire service only keep you on the panel for 2 years and if you’re not called up you have to start the process all over again, will that be the same for those of us waiting I wonder


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  • #517
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Yeah it’s definitely coming time to re-evaluate a few things, 2 years waiting on an answer is not something I can continue for much longer.

    What I’d be interested to know is if our applications will remain valid for when they do have more intakes. The fire service only keep you on the panel for 2 years and if you’re not called up you have to start the process all over again, will that be the same for those of us waiting I wonder

    How long is the PCT valid for?


  • #518
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    AF96DUB wrote: »
    How long is the PCT valid for?


    I asked the same question a while ago and someone said that the PCT remains valid but the medical needs to be re-done after two years


  • #519
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    I asked the same question a while ago and someone said that the PCT remains valid but the medical needs to be re-done after two years

    I emailed HRM on it a few weeks back - the PCT does not expire. Once you pass the PCT/PCT retest, you will not be required to pass it again until you are undergoing your training in Templemore.

    As for the medical. Your medical remains valid for a period of 12 months. If there has been no change to your medical history, then you will be asked to get a letter stamped by your GP stating this - this will extend your medical's validity to 18 months.


  • #520
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    ClaireMcGrath wrote: »
    I emailed HRM on it a few weeks back - the PCT does not expire. Once you pass the PCT/PCT retest, you will not be required to pass it again until you are undergoing your training in Templemore.

    As for the medical. Your medical remains valid for a period of 12 months. If there has been no change to your medical history, then you will be asked to get a letter stamped by your GP stating this - this will extend your medical's validity to 18 months.

    Great, thanks very much


  • #521
    Corry21
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Corry21


    Only 25 more Friday's to check emails until the new year


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  • #522
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Not trying to be smart but Unless its direct from the minister of justice I’ll maintain hope!

    Too much unfounded hearsay on this topic

    its in the report. It specifically says, "the total commencing in 2020 to 275". Have a read.
    https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/general-reports/commissioner-s-monthly-reports-to-policing-authority/commissioners-monthly-report-to-the-policing-authority-may-2020.pdf


  • #523
    Corry21
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Corry21


    Deano.f87 wrote: »
    its in the report. It specifically says, "the total commencing in 2020 to 275". Have a read.

    bringing the total commencing to 275 in 2020. If the targets for 2020 and 2021 remain in place, a new recruitment campaign will be advertised later in the year.

    It's a monthly report stateing what is current situation strength and figures .doesn't say that there are no more intakes for 2020 . I don't think there be any for couple of months but not ruling out 2020 .


  • #524
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    Corry21 wrote: »
    bringing the total commencing to 275 in 2020. If the targets for 2020 and 2021 remain in place, a new recruitment campaign will be advertised later in the year.

    It's a monthly report stateing what is current situation strength and figures .doesn't say that there are no more intakes for 2020 . I don't think there be any for couple of months but not ruling out 2020 .

    Fingers crossed


  • #525
    ClaireMcGrath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭ClaireMcGrath


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    Corry21 wrote: »
    bringing the total commencing to 275 in 2020. If the targets for 2020 and 2021 remain in place, a new recruitment campaign will be advertised later in the year.

    It's a monthly report stateing what is current situation strength and figures .doesn't say that there are no more intakes for 2020 . I don't think there be any for couple of months but not ruling out 2020 .

    I emailed HRM on the 29/05/2020 asking if there were any further intakes scheduled for 2020, this is the response I got:

    Dear Candidate,

    We acknowledge your email below with thanks.

    There will be further intakes this year however, we do not have a specific date at the moment.

    We will be in touch with you in due course.

    Kind regards,

    This was their reply at the end of May 2020. I honestly feel that it's not them chopping and changing plans, but more a case of 'we don't actually know yet guys', I mean these two smaller intakes are pretty much trialing a new way of doing the training which may or may not stay that way (given that covid will be with us for a while).

    They're watching these intakes closely and seeing how the 201s got on out in their stations (they're returning to the college in the next two or three weeks), and they'll make decisions based on how the two smaller intakes take to the new training routine.

    Keep her lit, keep your heads up, I know it's f**king soul destroying each Friday you don't get an offer, or each time you get that lovely 'vetting' response, but try not to get too down in the dumps guys :)


  • #526
    4572h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭4572h


    Anyone have any hopes for offers tomorrow ��


  • #527
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    4572h wrote: »
    Anyone have any hopes for offers tomorrow ��

    Always :):) !!

    I spoke to a couple of guards today asking them about how the recruits with only 5 weeks training and the current intakes online are going, they basically said that their superintendents are writing a report as are all the supers as to how they feel it’s going and should it be continued (3 weeks online, a week in Tipp and on the job training) and apparently most superintendents are more than happy with the current structure For intakes, they get to mould guards into how they want them With on the job training as opposed to 8 months of classes With the recruits thinking the know it all when they come out (Not knocking any guards who did their 8 months btw and I know That the classes are important)

    Take from it what you will but it sounds like if HR get a green light from the Seniors it might open the doors for more intakes like the ones we’re seeing

    Basically I had a good conversation with the lads today and they lifted my spirits!
    Intakes aren’t being forgotten about and neither are we


  • #528
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    Always :):) !!

    I spoke to a couple of guards today asking them about how the recruits with only 5 weeks training and the current intakes online are going, they basically said that their superintendents are writing a report as are all the supers as to how they feel it’s going and should it be continued (3 weeks online, a week in Tipp and on the job training) and apparently most superintendents are more than happy with the current structure For intakes, they get to mould guards into how they want them With on the job training as opposed to 8 months of classes With the recruits thinking the know it all when they come out (Not knocking any guards who did their 8 months btw and I know That the classes are important)

    Take from it what you will but it sounds like if HR get a green light from the Seniors it might open the doors for more intakes like the ones we’re seeing

    Basically I had a good conversation with the lads today and they lifted my spirits!
    Intakes aren’t being forgotten about and neither are we

    so basically an apprenticeship :rolleyes: it would not be the route to being a member of AGS id prefer, but sure wed take anything at this stage :confused:


  • #529
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    St. Westy wrote: »
    so basically an apprenticeship :rolleyes: it would not be the route to being a member of AGS id prefer, but sure wed take anything at this stage :confused:

    I agree, would much rather do the old route in Tipp! I’d still bite the hand off the f*ckers to get the foot in the door though :)


  • #530
    4572h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭4572h


    It seems to be a better way if you ask me you actually learn as you go rather than being in college and then thrown in at the end of it.


  • #531
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    4572h wrote: »
    It seems to be a better way if you ask me you actually learn as you go rather than being in college and then thrown in at the end of it.

    It definitely has its merits but I still think the college is necessary. Mock court, learning legislation, learning another language, self defence and everything else. A lot can be learnt on the job but there’s still a ton that is better learnt in the classroom I think


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  • #532
    4572h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭4572h


    Sure you go back to templemore for 16 weeks after 12 week in a station.


  • #533
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    Realistically I dont see any recruit offers being sent out for the remainder of this year at the earliest. The Garda press office has posted that they reached the desired amount of 275 trainee Gardai.


  • #534
    4572h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭4572h


    You never know they're after saying alot of things this year and that there would be no recruiting after covid but 2 intakes went in. They have to get on with it covid isn't goining away anytime soon.


  • #535
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    4572h wrote: »
    Sure you go back to templemore for 16 weeks after 12 week in a station.


    Yeah fair point, I forgot about that


  • #536
    Jose1997
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Jose1997


    Any news on the Garda recruitment 2020 campaign:)


  • #537
    Ciano1997
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭Ciano1997


    Jose1997 wrote: »
    Any news on the Garda recruitment 2020 campaign:)

    Heard there’s supposed to be one in September


  • #538
    Shaneoohh
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Shaneoohh


    The Gardai are recruiting for the position of carpenter / maintenance in Templemore. Could be a sign that they are getting ready for more students.


  • #539
    AD07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭AD07


    Shaneoohh wrote: »
    The Gardai are recruiting for the position of carpenter / maintenance in Templemore. Could be a sign that they are getting ready for more students.

    Ya I think one of the recent intakes are going into Templemore in September so things could start getting back up and running then. Obviously depending on the virus


  • #540
    AF96DUB
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭AF96DUB


    AD07 wrote: »
    Ya I think one of the recent intakes are going into Templemore in September so things could start getting back up and running then. Obviously depending on the virus

    Please god lads!


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  • #541
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Shaneoohh wrote: »
    The Gardai are recruiting for the position of carpenter / maintenance in Templemore. Could be a sign that they are getting ready for more students.


    I wonder if the carpenters and Maintenance applicants will have to go through two years of “your vetting is still outstanding ” 😂😂


  • #542
    John614
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭John614


    Do you get notified when your vetting is complete?


  • #543
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    John614 wrote: »
    Do you get notified when your vetting is complete?

    That’s a picture of an email I got about two months ago, when I emailed again recently I got the generic “your vetting is incomplete” email back, when I asked for clarification they sent me the “vetting is a multi tiered process” email.

    I’m lost trying to make sense of it all at this stage


  • #544
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    Another reply I got about two months ago


  • #545
    St. Westy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭St. Westy


    https://www.policingauthority.ie/assets/uploads/documents/2020_07_17_Final_Report_to_the_Minister.pdf
    nothing about recruitment in the latest report, just a small paragraph on page 15


  • #546
    banjoh_10
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭banjoh_10


    Anyone hear anything about any intakes ?


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  • #547
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    St. Westy wrote: »
    https://www.policingauthority.ie/assets/uploads/documents/2020_07_17_Final_Report_to_the_Minister.pdf
    nothing about recruitment in the latest report, just a small paragraph on page 15

    The last meeting was 27th July so the full report will be out in a few days or next week, This one is the covid report so hopefully more detail in the full monthly one.


  • #548
    r1gskcn9p3y75o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭r1gskcn9p3y75o


    banjoh_10 wrote: »
    Anyone hear anything about any intakes ?

    not a sausage


  • #549
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    Emailed today still the same response.


  • #550
    SquireD
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭SquireD


    https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0729/1156129-garda-inspectors/

    Can only be a good sign for the rest of us... :)


  • #551
    Rich_ccfc
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Rich_ccfc


    SquireD wrote: »
    https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0729/1156129-garda-inspectors/

    Can only be a good sign for the rest of us... :)

    Hopefully things will start to go back to normal by the end of august and more intakes will happen.


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