Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

jmone

Vetting hadn't been cleared. Sickened

BluesAndThrees

Vetting hasn't been cleared yet. I should be there. The words I want to use would get me banned on here. Dark day.

Rothmans

I'm a happy man today Cannot wait to hand in the notice!!!

A new chapter . . . . . in all our lives

WilcoOut

What a feeeeeeeliiiiiingggggg

Were dancing on the ceeeeiiilllliiiiiiiiinnnngggg


Lino Richie - gwan ya whoore ya!!!!

20times

Nearly as highly placed as could be and vetting not back, sickened doesn't come close to describing how I feel today.

So so

Not back or not clear same myself but they would not tell me

BluesAndThrees

So so wrote: »

Not back or not clear same myself but they would not tell me

I'm in the same boat. Surely they're obliged to tell us if it's not clear? At least that way we'd know we're out of the game

So so

Do they think we have no feeling stomach sick since news

higglepiggle

BluesAndThrees wrote: »

I'm in the same boat. Surely they're obliged to tell us if it's not clear? At least that way we'd know we're out of the game

I was under the impression that you would be contacted if there was an issue with vetting

So so

Me to when will they tell us either way

So so

Seems not their is a prob with mine not me "you know what I mean extended family"

nios89

BluesAndThrees wrote: »

I'm in the same boat. Surely they're obliged to tell us if it's not clear? At least that way we'd know we're out of the game

Unfortunately not, I asked HRM this myself the day of my medical. They can tell if its back but can not and will not tell you if its clear. Theyre not obliged to tell you, to protect the privacy of say, a member of your extended family who has something in their background. Or of course, other reasons...

So so

Totally unfair

WilcoOut

I keep spontaneously erupting into a celebration like i have just scored a winning goal or try in a world cup!

Lojak

So so wrote: »

Totally unfair

Im so sick, we are in complete limbo for what could be 6 months , if the second class isnt in until the new year. Its very unfair if they dont let us know anything, once our vetting is cleared they should let us know immediately. Devastated is not the word !!

20times

WilcoOut wrote: »

I keep spontaneously erupting into a celebration like i have just scored a winning goal or try in a world cup!

That's how I should be feeling now. Placed high in the top 10 and no reason as to why my vetting should be delayed. Told there was a matter for further information sent back yesterday... why was nothing done on it since it was sent back in June!

Eireannach01

I am delighted that we finally received our offers. I don't think it has really sunk in yet. Looking forward to seeing you all there in September. Where is Polly's that quite a few people have mentioned? I will certainly have a pint or three there!

I also want to say that I am gutted for those people who have not got through because of vetting issues, especially when they were so highly placed. I would agree that it is unfair, particularly if that person has no faults themselves and maybe a distant relative is holding things up. That is very very harsh indeed and my thoughts are with them. I really hope that there will be a second intake and that it all works out for everyone in the end. I mean, anyone who got this far out of 25,000 people deserves a place in Templemore.

Good luck guys for the future and keep us posted on any updates.

Tintreach

Bloodwing wrote: »

I'd say anyone not fluent in Irish will be heading to a Dublin station anyway, pearse St, store st and the Bridewell most likely!!

Bloodwing, that's wrong actually. Anyone in the Irish stream (like myself) will be heading to the busy areas after their 8 months in Templemore - Cork, Limerick, or, more likely, Dublin. That's in order to throw you into the dead end. Learn the tricks, and so on. After that period in the busy stations ( which I believe lasts around 14 months) we then need to spend at least 4 years in a Gaeltacht. This was passed on to us all in phase 3, as Gaelainn, by a serving Garda and the PAS.

So, unfortunately, ye're stuck with us after Templemore. Look forward to meeting ye all! Whoop whoop!!!!

WilcoOut

There could be more offers after AUG 11th....... everyone has to accept or decline by then



my motivation levels for work this morning are zilch, none, nada!!!

nios89

How far up the order of merit did they go does anyone know?! Roughly? : )

Shifty13

nios89 wrote: »

How far up the order of merit did they go does anyone know?! Roughly? : )

I have heard one fella was in the 170's

mickaleen

2 people on here were placed in the 180's and both are in. The vetting was a huge delay for most people. Especially those with relations out foreign.

BRB

I was in the 180s and I'm in. Not sure of anyone above me.

BRB

WilcoOut wrote: »

There could be more offers after AUG 11th....... everyone has to accept or decline by then



my motivation levels for work this morning are zilch, none, nada!!!

Still bouncing around? Hasn't sunk in fully yet. I'm delighted and to be honest it's gonna be a while for me to come down from this high

nios89

Cheers lads, ill have to sit tight and wait for next class so, there'd never be like 15 defer : ( im placed at the 200 mark. Wishful thinking!

Blaireness

What a wonderful feeling this morning, all the hard work was worth it!

TooLate

Just after deferring my offer going to make someone very happy best of luck to all will see ye in the second intake

mickaleen

TooLate wrote: »

Just after deferring my offer going to make someone very happy best of luck to all will see ye in the second intake

Was there any bother with you deferring? You get any idea when there might be a second intake?

carzony

Blaireness wrote: »

What a wonderful feeling this morning, all the hard work was worth it!

Thank god.. I think you will recall you were worrying about your parking fines:D:D Looks like those parking fines didn't effect you atall mate :p:p

Dongaz

Got info pack in post today for the college. Buzzing!!

r_k.com

When ye emailed to confirm your places did ye receive an email back saying they got it? Also do we need to have all the things on the list ready for the 8th?

Chem Lord

r_k.com wrote: »

When ye emailed to confirm your places did ye receive an email back saying they got it? Also do we need to have all the things on the list ready for the 8th?

I didn't receive any email back. I'm guessing no one else did either?

King Ludvig

No I didnt get a reply either.

Ah this is great though, a month of freedom to be fully enjoyed safe in the knowledge that our 30+ year career is waiting for us around the corner

Bloodwing

King Ludvig wrote: »

No I didnt get a reply either.

Ah this is great though, a month of freedom to be fully enjoyed safe in the knowledge that our 30+ year career is waiting for us around the corner

Hate to play the devils advocate but you still have the college and probation to make it through!!

King Ludvig

As long as you put the effort in and keep the head down theres no reason they should be considered obstacles

fergie199

hey guys/gals well done to all for getting this far, im just curious and was hoping some of you could help me out. Obviously all you folks that have gotten this far are the top group from band 1. May i ask how many is in this group that have completed medical, fitness tests etc, i only ask as i was Band 1 and needed to reset the stage 3 test which i passed and told my interview etc would be around august/september, im just curious as to how many are ahead of me in line after the first intake?

Eireannach01

Am I the only one who didnt receive a pack in the post today? Please let me know cos I havent seen any other posts from people saying they got no pack.

Also, what exactly does it specify that we must buy/wear?

Thanks guys

galalala123

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Am I the only one who didnt receive a pack in the post today? Please let me know cos I havent seen any other posts from people saying they got no pack.

Also, what exactly does it specify that we must buy/wear?

Thanks guys

I didnt either. Itll come monday im sure

Chem Lord

Eireannach01 wrote: »

Am I the only one who didnt receive a pack in the post today? Please let me know cos I havent seen any other posts from people saying they got no pack.

Also, what exactly does it specify that we must buy/wear?

Thanks guys

I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure there's a few more people!

20times

What kind of things do ye have to bring/wear? Still hopeful my issue might get sorted by the next round of offers next week.

PaulMCKM

Has it always been the case that you have to buy your own kit (college tracksuit, judo suit, etc.)?

We were told at stage 3 orientation talk with the gardai that when you are at the college they supply everything we need.

thedirtydevil

TooLate wrote: »

Just after deferring my offer going to make someone very happy best of luck to all will see ye in the second intake

Did they give you an idea of when second intake will be and that you will still be considered? The letter said no guarantees if you cant make first intake. In similar position as really with a number of reasons a few more months would be much better for my personal circumstances but also dont want to risk not getting in!

Peppa Cig

Bloodwing wrote: »

Hate to play the devils advocate but you still have the college and probation to make it through!!

In fairness blood these sucessful candidates are the creme de la creme after beating off 25k other applicants. If they continue to choose a career in AGS they won't fail. Back in the day of accelerated recruitment campaigns all you had to do was collect enough tokens from bags of Taytos. This time round was a little different.

D Trent

Peppa Cig wrote: »

In fairness blood these sucessful candidates are the creme de la creme after beating off 25k other applicants. If they continue to choose a career in AGS they won't fail. Back in the day of accelerated recruitment campaigns all you had to do was collect enough tokens from bags of Taytos. This time round was a little different.

Wow. The height of disrespect to Garda members who are extremely hardworking and excellent gardai

Rothmans

D Trent wrote: »

Wow. The height of disrespect to Garda members who are extremely hardworking and excellent gardai

Calm down. You may have to deal with humour in your role as a garda one day.

carzony

D Trent wrote: »

Wow. The height of disrespect to Garda members who are extremely hardworking and excellent gardai

in many cases it's the truth though..

mfergus

Peppa Cig wrote: »

In fairness blood these sucessful candidates are the creme de la creme after beating off 25k other applicants. If they continue to choose a career in AGS they won't fail. Back in the day of accelerated recruitment campaigns all you had to do was collect enough tokens from bags of Taytos. This time round was a little different.

carzony wrote: »

in many cases it's the truth though..

If it makes ye feel better about yourselves I suppose...
(Pat on the back, it's okay ye would have got in any other time ye applied)

Twas Not

mfergus wrote: »

If it makes ye feel better about yourselves I suppose...
(Pat on the back, it's okay ye would have got in any other time ye applied)

Well it's swings and roundabouts. The 25k included a lot of deadbeats looking for any job at all given the economic situation at the time.

mfergus

Twas Not wrote: »

Well it's swings and roundabouts. The 25k included a lot of deadbeats looking for any job at all given the economic situation at the time.

Ya. Some are not even in the country, some dropped out half way, some didn't even have the correct entry requirements I.e the leaving cert.

It's a great achievement to get in, as it always was. I was just answering to the people who couldn't get in, who are now bitter and making it out to be "sure if I had applied before I would have gotten in".

thekopend

Simple maths lads, the standard was way lower before, a bare pass in aptitude did the trick now you have to be well above pass. So yes it was easier, and I'm not trying to make anyone feel better or belittle Any one that did get in before, it's just a fact.