Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

Rothmans

Ron DMC wrote: »

Ugh, quotas. How I despise quotas...

Ah Jaysus.
I didn't realise there was a quota for women. It might explain why the fitness levels required for women were lower than lads, but it certainly doesn't justify it, especially when you consider they'll both be doing the same jobs! Won't be too happy if I'm skipped over for the sake of quotas.

galalala123

nilsonmickey wrote: »

I can't understand this....

A new recruit earns somewhere in the region of 23k a year. Why would anyone sign up for this and the bullsh1t that comes with it?

Go ahead and rain on our parade sure. Most of us have been waiting 6 years for this so please take your trolling somewhere else.

Ted878

nilsonmickey wrote: »

I can't understand this....

A new recruit earns somewhere in the region of 23k a year. Why would anyone sign up for this and the bullsh1t that comes with it?

Please don't respond to this, can't be dealing with listening to this "debate" today

BRB

Rothmans wrote: »

Ah Jaysus.
I didn't realise there was a quota for women. It might explain why the fitness levels required for women were lower than lads, but it certainly doesn't justify it, especially when you consider they'll both be doing the same jobs! Won't be too happy if I'm skipped over for the sake of quotas.

In stage 3 they stated the only quota was Irish speakers. Someone specifically asked this regarding women. After that it was open. I've heard of no other percentages being disclosed.

jacks wasted life

BRB wrote: »

In stage 3 they stated the only quota was Irish speakers. Someone specifically asked this regarding women. After that it was open. I've heard of no other percentages being disclosed.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that there were no actual quotas. I think they did have some sort of 'aspirational' minimum percentages for both women and ethnic minorities. I sincerely doubt either of those will be achieved within the first intake (although to be fair, I'm only judging on those who I saw at the medical/PCT).

wideasagate

Argh! Even today I'm pouncing on the phone at any noise from it!

I don't think there is a quota of females, they just said how many females had applied, I don't think that would be fair to skip over anyone to get to a female and vice versa to get to a male. Irish stream is diff cause they've done it differently and have a special requirment and were always gonna get spaces dedicated to them

ShiverinEskimo

nilsonmickey wrote: »

A new recruit earns somewhere in the region of 23k a year. Why would anyone sign up for this and the bullsh1t that comes with it?

Because it's a rewarding job where you're not making some MD richer but doing something worthwhile for the community and country as a whole.

Also the 23k excludes allowances such as nights, Sundays, Bank Holidays and overtime/court days amongst others. Probably closer to 27k when all is said done on your P60 at the end of the year - maybe even more.

Not bad for a starting salary of a 30 year career with guaranteed increments and a pension waiting for when you take up golf full time at 55/60 years old.

Peppa Cig

BRB wrote: »

In stage 3 they stated the only quota was Irish speakers. Someone specifically asked this regarding women. After that it was open. I've heard of no other percentages being disclosed.

I heard the first batch is reserved only for recruits that meet ALL of the following criteria - black, gay, transgender, female, irish speaking, dyslexic, foreign national, gypsy.

The second intake in Feb is for GAA players.

After that its a free for all.

3fullback

That gave me a giggle

octigen

E-mails tomorrow afternoon. 8th of September is start date. Spoke with Garda HRM.

mickaleen

I presume so they will do the phone calls in the morning so before they issue the emails. Not long to go now lads/lassies.....

Eireannach01

octigen wrote: »

E-mails tomorrow afternoon. 8th of September is start date. Spoke with Garda HRM.

Cheers for the update. Getting excited now!

Rothmans

octigen wrote: »

E-mails tomorrow afternoon. 8th of September is start date. Spoke with Garda HRM.

Praise the lord!!!

Dongaz

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Cheers for the update. Getting excited now!

And the order of merit is being stuck too!

almeraguy

octigen wrote: »

E-mails tomorrow afternoon. 8th of September is start date. Spoke with Garda HRM.

With the recent speculation on cutoff for the first class I'm not expecting a call tomorrow but I'm delighted that there is now a move on. :-)

Roll on tomorrow afternoon!!!

misshopeful1

octigen wrote: »

E-mails tomorrow afternoon. 8th of September is start date. Spoke with Garda HRM.

Thank you! :-)

No sleep will be had tonight!!! :-P

WilcoOut

Lets hope it comes to pass - weve had so many false dawns so far......

I still have friday in my head so if it does happen tomorrow it will be a nice bonus!

D Trent

WilcoOut wrote: »

Lets hope it comes to pass - weve had so many false dawns so far......

I still have friday in my head so if it does happen tomorrow it will be a nice bonus!

Just a Q for you Wilco bein a GR an all.
Did u ask your sergeant wats the procedure once you get your offer? Do u have to resign before sept 8th

WilcoOut

D Trent wrote: »

Just a Q for you Wilco bein a GR an all.
Did u ask your sergeant wats the procedure once you get your offer? Do u have to resign before sept 8th

We dont have to resign afaik - we are entitled to serve as reserves up until we are attested as Garda

galalala123

WilcoOut wrote: »

We dont have to resign afaik - we are entitled to serve as reserves up until we are attested as Garda

Im almost positive you have to resign before you take up your post as a student cos student garda is an official rank and you cant hold 2 ranks at once. Thats what i was always told anyway!

ShodenMcClane

WilcoOut wrote: »

We dont have to resign afaik - we are entitled to serve as reserves up until we are attested as Garda

That could well be correct but it sounds fairly unworkable logistics wise if you ask me!

WilcoOut

galalala123 wrote: »

Im almost positive you have to resign before you take up your post as a student cos student garda is an official rank and you cant hold 2 ranks at once. Thats what i was always told anyway!

I dont think student garda is an official rank - and wikipedia doesnt count!!

galalala123

WilcoOut wrote: »

I dont think student garda is an official rank - and wikipedia doesnt count!!

I didnt wikipedia anything im a GR too and thats what the superiors have told me. what you said could be right though.

WilcoOut

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

That could well be correct but it sounds fairly unworkable logistics wise if you ask me!

How do you mean?

jmone

A full timer who was once a reserve told me that he only had to hand in the badge, but kept the uniform. No mention of keeping asp, cuffs etc though - will ask him next time I'm in

Peppa Cig

Very best wishes to all expecting emails tomorrow (maybe Friday).

Magnificant achievement in this campaign!

May the force be with you.

See you on the ground.....

Ron DMC

The not sleeping part is on schedule at least.

Chem Lord

Glad I'm not the only one! I'll probably start counting sheep soon haha

wideasagate

Train of thought since 11pm...

Oh god it's finally happening,
Jeasus I can't wait....
God I hope my vetting is okay....
Maybe I have a mad relative I've never heard of...
That means I lied on my form b.
Oh god I'll never get in now.
What am I gonna do?
I suppose my job isnt too bad, pity they all know I wanted to leave though.
Isn't insomnia fun?
Wonder what time it is,
Is it too early to get up and wait for them to call/email,
What if my phone isn't working and I don't get contacted by them, Maybe they'll skip me and I'll never know.
Right that's it it must be around 9am I'm just gonna get up and try occupy myself.
Ah here it's 6.30, the HR people are still asleep and I have hours more to wait! I'll go back asleep to waste time.
.
.
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Oh god it's finally happening .
Jeasus I can't wait.
God I hope my vetting is okay...

WilcoOut

Operation email watch has entered day 226

michaeld134

So today is the day. Good luck everyone. Gonna be the longest morning ever.

WilcoOut

michaeld134 wrote: »

So today is the day. Good luck everyone. Gonna be the longest morning ever.

We hope

Eireannach01

Should I phone HRM? I had a dream that my vetting wasn't back. Or maybe I should just hold on another few hours. Although I wouldn't mind finding out if they are sticking to their plan of sending out the offers today. We all know how their scheduling has been recently! Not exactly always accurate.

Ron DMC

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Should I phone HRM? I had a dream that my vetting wasn't back. Or maybe I should just hold on another few hours. Although I wouldn't mind finding out if they are sticking to their plan of sending out the offers today. We all know how their scheduling has been recently! Not exactly always accurate.

Relax, make a cup of tea, wait until later, if they said they'd start calling/emailing today, then just wait and see. I'm sure we'll hear soon enough.

octigen

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Should I phone HRM? I had a dream that my vetting wasn't back. Or maybe I should just hold on another few hours. Although I wouldn't mind finding out if they are sticking to their plan of sending out the offers today. We all know how their scheduling has been recently! Not exactly always accurate.

Call them. I did yesterday and was told I was on today's list. I'm a whole lot more relaxed about it.

almeraguy

octigen wrote: »

Call them. I did yesterday and was told I was on today's list. I'm a whole lot more relaxed about it.

HR told you they were offering you a place in Templemore?

WilcoOut

octigen wrote: »

Call them. I did yesterday and was told I was on today's list. I'm a whole lot more relaxed about it.

I find that so bizarre!

Refreshing........ but odd

mickaleen

WilcoOut wrote: »

I find that so bizarre!

Refreshing........ but odd

Not really, they told me last Tuesday I wasn't on the list....

octigen

mickaleen wrote: »

Not really, they told me last Tuesday I wasn't on the list....

I told her my place in order of merit and asked could she check list to see if i was on it. She answered "Yes".

I am high up the order of merit anyway and had no vetting concerns but still asked.

BRB

mickaleen wrote: »

Not really, they told me last Tuesday I wasn't on the list....

Now I'm having an internal debate with myself about ringing HRM.

Twas Not

BRB wrote: »

Now I'm having an internal debate with myself about ringing HRM.

Just do it man. What's to be lost?

King Ludvig

Maybe we should all ring in. Save them a few bob on their phone bill.

I'm presuming they'll be following the order of merit in making the calls which had me very worried as it's almost midday and still no call. Relieved to see nobody is on here saying they've received a call yet.

BRB

So I rang HR and they told me they "don't actually know" and "to keep an eye on my emails over the next while".

Rothmans

King Ludvig wrote: »

Maybe we should all ring in. Save them a few bob on their phone bill.

I'm presuming they'll be following the order of merit in making the calls which had me very worried as it's almost midday and still no call. Relieved to see nobody is on here saying they've received a call yet.

I'd say they'll send everyone an email, then start making the calls!

20times

Maybe they'll just email in the afternoon? Hopefully we'll get word today, cant bear any more waiting!

Rothmans

20times wrote: »

Maybe they'll just email in the afternoon? Hopefully we'll get word today, cant bear any more waiting!

Was tempted to ring but I know that'll just delay them while they are trying to get emails out

WilcoOut

BRB wrote: »

So I rang HR and they told me they "don't actually know" and "to keep an eye on my emails over the next while".

Im going to call it now - we wont be hearing this week

Another false dawn

Chem Lord

Hate to be a pessimist but it's looking like it will be tomorrow.

galalala123

Bit of patience lads its early yet!!

20times

Why do ye think tomorrow now? Weren't ye initially expecting emails in the afternoon?