Garda recruitment 2014 info

Scouser

thekopend wrote: »

there is a fine line between nail and fail, haha

positive thinking lads! :rolleyes:

thekopend

Scouser wrote: »

positive thinking lads! :rolleyes:

only rising you!

Devil08

thekopend wrote: »

only rising you!

Anyone know how to apply?? And if they accept applied leaving cert mandarin?

Scouser

Devil08 wrote: »

Anyone know how to apply?? And if they accept applied leaving cert mandarin?

how much will i get paid? can i get half my allowances paid in beer?

can i defer for six months to go travel swaziland?

I dont like college, can i do my classes online by distance learning?

can i have my own office?

Hitchroun

Scouser wrote: »

how much will i get paid? can i get half my allowances paid in beer?

can i defer for six months to go travel swaziland?

I dont like college, can i do my classes online by distance learning?

can i have my own office?

When do I get to be sgt?

When do I get a gun?

When do I get into the ERU?

Scouser

Hitchroun wrote: »

When do I get a gun?

i told you before, your not getting a gun until you atleast tell us your name

Devil08

Is there a dohnut allowance?? Or a loyalty card maybe? Just for probationers.

mfergus

Devil08 wrote: »

Is there a dohnut allowance?? Or a loyalty card maybe? Just for probationers.

There's a spelling allowance. Unfortunately, you're not going to qualify for it

goldie fish

Is there any garda recruitment this year?

Hitchroun

goldie fish wrote: »

Is there any garda recruitment this year?

Well if the number is to be maintained above 13000 on a long-term basis he'll have to.

2011:13,894
2012:13,424
2013:13,100

Sure by the time this round actually graduates it'll be below 13,000.

aido112

Hi lads,

Quick question, if I'm lucky enough to get to the medical and my eye test falls outside the requirement is it completely nesseccery to get laser eye surgery or would corrective contact lenses be enough??

aido112

Hi lads,

Quick question, if I'm lucky enough to get to the medical and my eye test falls outside the requirement is it completely nesseccery to get laser eye surgery or would corrective contact lenses be enough??

harbourmill

No you will need laser-surgery, your vision will have to be within the limits on the day of the medical, without glasses or contact lens. You would be wasting your time if you go with contact lens, as you will fail the medical. sorry , i know how expensive it is , and no guarantee when it is done that you will be accepted. Find out what the requirement is for vision in each eye, and then go to a optician and have a eye test he will tell you if your vision is within the limits required, best of luck

2Mad2BeMad

hi lads, this question is for a mate of mine looking to join
he only knows one language "english" but is brushing up on his Irish for this (but too be honest I don't think hes very good at it , he can't quite grasp it )
he wants to know if its worth his wild applying? even knowing only 1 language or would he be shot down over this

cheers

edit: he also said he never done a third language for his leaving cert

Scouser

does he have 2 languages at leaving cert level?

pah

aido112 wrote: »

Hi lads,

Quick question, if I'm lucky enough to get to the medical and my eye test falls outside the requirement is it completely nesseccery to get laser eye surgery or would corrective contact lenses be enough??

When I joined in 2005 I was able to defer for 3 months while I got the laser eye surgery. Passed everything else, interview etc and medical except for the eyesight.

Not sure how that will fare this time as the competition is so much smaller.

thestar

Could anybody tell me if the report writing on the day of the interview is still part of the recruitment process?

2Mad2BeMad

Scouser wrote: »

does he have 2 languages at leaving cert level?

he said english higher level
irish foundation
but he was not sure if he needed a third language , as in like spanish,german etc...

D Trent

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

he said english higher level
irish foundation
but he was not sure if he needed a third language , as in like spanish,german etc...

Taken from Garda Notes for applicants and conditions of service:

(6) (A) (i) Have obtained an Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 minimum in five subjects
at ordinary level, or
(ii) a Level 5 Certificate (Major award) on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ), or
(iii) a qualification that, in the opinion of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is of a
standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is not lower than the standard
of the qualification specified at (i) and (ii) above.
AND
(B) Must have a proven proficiency in two languages; one of which must be Irish or
English. Such competency may be proven by achieving the relevant grades or
qualifications specified in (A) above, or for English or Irish through such
assessments as set out by the Public Appointments Service.

2Mad2BeMad

D Trent wrote: »

Taken from Garda Notes for applicants and conditions of service:

(6) (A) (i) Have obtained an Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 minimum in five subjects
at ordinary level, or
(ii) a Level 5 Certificate (Major award) on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ), or
(iii) a qualification that, in the opinion of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is of a
standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is not lower than the standard
of the qualification specified at (i) and (ii) above.
AND
(B) Must have a proven proficiency in two languages; one of which must be Irish or
English. Such competency may be proven by achieving the relevant grades or
qualifications specified in (A) above, or for English or Irish through such
assessments as set out by the Public Appointments Service.

so I guess hes in the clear then ha

Rothmans

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

so I guess hes in the clear then ha

No, he'll have to do a test.

D Trent

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

so I guess hes in the clear then ha

As you have said your friend only has leaving cert irish at foundation level, his only option is to find out about public appointment service holding a special exam on his irish. read more here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88366682#post88366682

DesertCreat_15

Newly released

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JcyFOFs5QU

D Trent

Andrea345 wrote: »

Okay at what stage exactly are these tests going to happen.

stage 5 I think. if your successful at interview then you will do the physical. So plenty of time to practise dont worry!

btw men's and women's are different standards eg. men have to do more sit ups and press-ups than our lady friends

3fullback

Anyone know about the beep test whether it's justs 8 shuttles at level 8 or do you have to build up the levels ???

WilcoOut

3fullback wrote: »

Anyone know about the beep test whether it's justs 8 shuttles at level 8 or do you have to build up the levels ???

That video poses more questions than it answers!

Devil08

I know some awful unfit and fat animals who got in over the years

carzony

Devil08 wrote: »

I know some awful unfit and fat animals who got in over the years

50% of them must be over weight.. saying that, I don't think it makes that much of a difference.

want2b

D Trent wrote: »

stage 5 I think. if your successful at interview then you will do the physical. So plenty of time to practise dont worry!

btw men's and women's are different standards eg. men have to do more sit ups and press-ups than our lady friends

Also for the older candidates the number of sit ups and push ups are lower.

D Trent

want2b wrote: »

Also for the older candidates the number of sit ups and push ups are lower.

Really? where did you see that? i didnt kno that

ann.lewis

Its on the garda site. I just saw it there a sec ago when I was reading about the bleep test

want2b

D Trent wrote: »

Really? where did you see that? i didnt kno that

Garda.ie

Murphster

Shuttle Test Sit Ups Press ups

Age Males Females Males Females Males Females
18-25yrs Level 8.7 Level 7.5 35 30 25 20
26-35yrs Level 8.1 Level 6.6 32 27 22 18

Hitchroun

This is a bit handier to view:

want2b

Murphster wrote: »

Shuttle Test Sit Ups Press ups

Age Males Females Males Females Males Females
18-25yrs Level 8.7 Level 7.5 35 30 25 20
26-35yrs Level 8.1 Level 6.6 32 27 22 18

What does the level mean for the shuttle test?

Murphster

The level in the shuttle test is the minimum you must reach in order to pass the test.

Here is a link detailing the stats one is required to achieve in their respective category: http://www.topendsports.com/testing/beep-table.htm

want2b

As they say on the late late show "the lines are now closed"

mycro89

What now?

thekopend

Painful wait now, of uncertainty.

Devil08

mycro89 wrote: »

What now?

An announcement they have put recruitment on the back burner for another few years..

thekopend

Devil08 wrote: »

An announcement they have put recruitment on the back burner for another few years..

:eek: don't even go there :eek:

Murphster

Devil08 wrote: »

An announcement they have put recruitment on the back burner for another few years..

Head down and studying and concentrating on maintaining fitness is the best utilization of time until we hear more.

Murphster

Devil08 wrote: »

An announcement they have put recruitment on the back burner for another few years..

Head down and studying and concentrating on maintaining fitness is the best utilization of time until we hear more.

mycro89

Is it likely that we will get an email today in relation to stage 1 ?

Juicy432

mycro89 wrote: »

Is it likely that we will get an email today in relation to stage 1 ?

No, give it a week so they organize themselves..

Devil08

Juicy432 wrote: »

No, give it a week so they organize themselves..

They've had a month to get organised. No excuse why they can't get the ball rolling, I'd say Monday.

RANDOMUSER

Devil08 wrote: »

They've had a month to get organised. No excuse why they can't get the ball rolling, I'd say Monday.

There are lots of excuses. It wont be Monday

Murphster

Devil08 wrote: »

They've had a month to get organised. No excuse why they can't get the ball rolling, I'd say Monday.

After a 5 year wait I think a few more days waiting is within our tolerence!

goldie fish

mycro89 wrote: »

What now?

Plenty of unfounded speculation.

Murphster

Devil08 wrote: »

They've had a month to get organised. No excuse why they can't get the ball rolling, I'd say Monday.

After a 5 year wait I think a few more days waiting is within our tolerence!