Civil Service Clerical Officer Campaign 2017 (Dublin)

Hi guys!

I was just wondering if the Civil Service provides any health insurance to their employees or is that something I'd have to sort that out on my own?
I'm asking because I need to have some kind of health insurance in Ireland in order to cancel the one I have in Slovenia (my native country), because I can't be insured in two countries at the same time. I've heard from a friend of mine that they don't provide any, but I'm asking here just in case.

Also, seeing as I'll be working a bit far out of Dublin City and I'm probably looking at a bit of a commute, I was wondering if they cover any travel expenses or at least any discounts on tickets? (I know even asking that might be a tad optimistic, but one can dream, right? )

only girl wrote: »

Has anyone received their contracts by post? How long before start date did you get it? I'm starting 14th of January and thought I'd have it by now.

I got my contract emailed to me on Thursday and due to start 14th Jan with the guards in the park.

Leela82 wrote: »

Ciao Belle wrote: »

I'm starting 7th January and I got all my documents by email about 2 weeks ago, maybe worth a check..

Is there flexi time?

No idea....I just assumed so. Goodness, I hope so!!

Anyone got any idea how long after clearance has come back and references are checked that they inform you of your department?

Catalan69 wrote: »

I got the call in Sept..... Sent in all documents requested..... Finished vetting too...have heard nothing and emails unanswered
Maybe there's people ahead of us who are still being processed?

I have no clue how they do it. Was hoping for a Jan start!

Catalan69 wrote: »

I got the call in Sept..... Sent in all documents requested..... Finished vetting too...have heard nothing and emails unanswered
Maybe there's people ahead of us who are still being processed?

What kind of documents outside of reference and vetting do they look for please

Hi,
I got my Garda vetting cleared, and last correspondence I had with PAS they were checking my refs. Batch 2. Have heard nothing now and it's been a week. I sent an email but no reply. Are all the contracts for Jan sent out now?.

Thanks

ladywawa wrote: »

Hi,
I got my Garda vetting cleared, and last correspondence I had with PAS they were checking my refs. Batch 2. Have heard nothing now and it's been a week. I sent an email but no reply. Are all the contracts for Jan sent out now?.

Thanks

Same situation.. Batch 1

Paddy93 wrote: »

Is it 1 year probation for a CO ?

Yes

sully123 wrote: »

No new posts here for a couple of weeks.
Has anybody been hearing anything?

No

I got a call for interview. Batch 4.2 OOM In early 100’s

Just a quick question for those who filled out the supplementary application form. It’s looking for leaving cert results but I did mine over 20 years ago and I can’t remember the results what did you do

abellew wrote: »

Just a quick question for those who filled out the supplementary application form. It’s looking for leaving cert results but I did mine over 20 years ago and I can’t remember the results what did you do

I just put down the subjects I done and left the results blank .I passed the interview and I'm in clearance now . I hope that helps

p0rk_s0da wrote: »

I am in batch 1.6 and still awaiting special clearance in regards to starting with the Guards. Anyone else in the same boat? Person from PAS told me to contact the Garda Civilian Human Resources Directorate by phone but can't find a number. Anyone been talking to them and do they give much update?

I'm in the same boat as you. Have emailed garda hr and they just reply with "we will be in contact when you are cleared"

Leela82 wrote: »

Anyone who has started with the guards how are you finding it?

Im starting on monday. So nervous