Garda Recruitment - Stage 5

Rothmans

carzony wrote: »

and I'm sure you can fail at this point aswell? in other words you'll need his approval?

Very rare for a Super/Sgt to object to a candidate. If he does not agree with the interview board, he must write a report explaining why.

Also, @Santa Cruz, this was always thought to be an informal affair where smart casual was the most appropriate dress. Would a suit not be a bit overkill?

fitzzbill

Ron DMC wrote: »

I'm on the 17th as well.

U in top 100? Probably how quick vetting comes back

Ron DMC

fitzzbill wrote: »

U in top 100? Probably how quick vetting comes back

Yup. in the seventies.

cycleoin86

I'm in the top 15 - no call for medical, don't know what to make of it

fitzzbill

Also are people getting contacted by the inspector from their local station?

ShodenMcClane

cycleoin86 wrote: »

I'm in the top 15 - no call for medical, don't know what to make of it

Based on who's being called up and who isn't it seems to me that people are being called based on background checks and probably that delay with PAS on verifying academic results.

This is just me speculating though.

timwynne

carzony wrote: »

and I'm sure you can fail at this point aswell? in other words you'll need his approval?

you will need a favourable recommendation

his/her report will be based on your character in conjunction with background checks made at a local level

you should be fine

Becca22

I only sent up my official statement of leaving cert results today and I already have my medical!
Got a call from the local Sergeant today too

Santa Cruz

Rothmans wrote: »

Very rare for a Super/Sgt to object to a candidate. If he does not agree with the interview board, he must write a report explaining why.

Also, @Santa Cruz, this was always thought to be an informal affair where smart casual was the most appropriate dress. Would a suit not be a bit overkill?

I understand your point particularly if arriving in on a hot day (some chance!)
Smart casual may be fine but I would say that either a suit or a sports jacket/slacks and tie would be appropriate. Munster jersey and denims would probably be too smart casual!
Don't be lulled in to too informal mode though. The Superintendent will have read your file and his opinion will matter. If from a provincial town he will have an idea of your background. If you are involved in local activities e.g GAA Rugby other organisations he may even have made a few enquiries about you.

misshopeful1

Hey Guys, I know a lot of people are constantly on here looking for updates and info (as i have been!) so... I was up in Templemore today. I also got my email for my medical this afternoon - June 20th is the date i was given and confirmed (hopefully that won't change again as some people have experienced). The local sergeant also rang this afternoon, but she was only looking for more contact details for one of my referees. She then contacted my referees. I am placed 132 and I had my interview mid May, for anyone who is trying to figure things out / still waiting to hear. I can't figure out how they're sorting things... there doesn't seem to be a trend! :-P Best of luck to everyone in their medical and fitness tests anyway :-D

r_k.com

I had my open day today and very few girls around I was just wondering were there very little in the other days as well?

misshopeful1

About 1/5 of our group today were women (myself included)

r_k.com

misshopeful1 wrote: »

About 1/5 of our group today were women (myself included)

Even less in ours! I would have thought it would be more equal.

ShodenMcClane

I'm feeling very outside the whole process al of a sudden having come outside the top 200. I'm enviously watching everyone else mention calls from their local station and dates for medicals while hearing nothing myself. I now think I understand a little bit how people in band 2 felt: Very disconnected.

wobzilla1

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

I'm feeling very outside the whole process al of a sudden having come outside the top 200. I'm enviously watching everyone else mention calls from their local station and dates for medicals while hearing nothing myself. I now think I understand a little bit how people in band 2 felt: Very disconnected.

I'm the same as yourself. After stage 3 I was in the top 30 and dropped to the 200s after the interview. I did zero preparation for the interview so I expected that.

I only got the LC results back on Wednesday and have only been contacted for the open day

HungryMantis

Got the email for medical today. 130s and interviewed start to mid may. Haven't heard from the local station yet.

almeraguy

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

I'm feeling very outside the whole process al of a sudden having come outside the top 200. I'm enviously watching everyone else mention calls from their local station and dates for medicals while hearing nothing myself. I now think I understand a little bit how people in band 2 felt: Very disconnected.

Hang in there, you passed the interview and you're on the home stretch now. You'll get your call soon enough.

jrobertos

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

I'm feeling very outside the whole process al of a sudden having come outside the top 200. I'm enviously watching everyone else mention calls from their local station and dates for medicals while hearing nothing myself. I now think I understand a little bit how people in band 2 felt: Very disconnected.

I'm exact same as u. Placed in 200's as well. Hope we are not just left in the dark for long time

Rothmans

I also got word on the medical today. Towards the end of the second week of medicals.

Chirper

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

I'm feeling very outside the whole process al of a sudden having come outside the top 200. I'm enviously watching everyone else mention calls from their local station and dates for medicals while hearing nothing myself. I now think I understand a little bit how people in band 2 felt: Very disconnected.

Placed in the 200's and I heard from the sergeant this morning. I wouldn't be getting too worried about it. As someone said we're in the home stretch.

Rushden

misshopeful1 wrote: »

Hey Guys, I know a lot of people are constantly on here looking for updates and info (as i have been!) so... I was up in Templemore today. I also got my email for my medical this afternoon - June 20th is the date i was given and confirmed (hopefully that won't change again as some people have experienced). The local sergeant also rang this afternoon, but she was only looking for more contact details for one of my referees. She then contacted my referees. I am placed 132 and I had my interview mid May, for anyone who is trying to figure things out / still waiting to hear. I can't figure out how they're sorting things... there doesn't seem to be a trend! :-P Best of luck to everyone in their medical and fitness tests anyway :-D

Same as yourself, was in templemore today, got medical date this afternoon for June 20th and placed similar enough as you too

galalala123

Does anyone know the story with bmi? Is over 25 ok once you're under 30? Has anyone asked!

Chem Lord

Has anyone been given a medical date but not been contacted by their local sergeant?

higglepiggle

Chem Lord wrote: »

Has anyone been given a medical date but not been contacted by their local sergeant?

Or the opposite way around?

20times

galalala123 wrote: »

Does anyone know the story with bmi? Is over 25 ok once you're under 30? Has anyone asked!

As far as im aware under 30 is fine. It lists obesity as being one of the issues for the medical, and that would mean a BMI of over 30

20times

Chem Lord wrote: »

Has anyone been given a medical date but not been contacted by their local sergeant?

I've my medical early next week, no word yet from local station.

fitzzbill

Chem Lord wrote: »

Has anyone been given a medical date but not been contacted by their local sergeant?

I got a medical date but no contact from seargent as of yet

Chirper

galalala123 wrote: »

Does anyone know the story with bmi? Is over 25 ok once you're under 30? Has anyone asked!

They said that at the presentation in Dublin at stage 3 that a BMI of 30 is the cut off. They also said they would carry out fat tests for certain candidates who were over the 30. I.E. Muscular people who might register as obese but would have a very low body fat percentage.

fitzzbill

Has anyone else who was placed in the top 100 benn given a medical date on the second week??

Hank26

I also got a date for medical today, the 19th. No word from a Garda station. Does anyone know if the interview is with your current local super or the one from where you resided most of your life?

fitzzbill

Hank26 wrote: »

I also got a date for medical today, the 19th. No word from a Garda station. Does anyone know if the interview is with your current local super or the one from where you resided most of your life?

Wat number in the panel were u roughly

Hank26

fitzzbill wrote: »

Wat number in the panel were u roughly

150's

babybell

Just wondering if anyone else in the same boat as me.i was at open day 2day have my medical on the 13th haven't heard from my local super nd I placed outside 150

*and ye not happy bout being in on Friday 13th

billie1b

babybell wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone else in the same boat as me.i was at open day 2day have my medical on the 13th haven't heard from my local super nd I placed outside 150

Hope your not superstitious

tictac__x

Finished in the 60s, still no word about medical or from local station!

almeraguy

babybell wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone else in the same boat as me.i was at open day 2day have my medical on the 13th haven't heard from my local super nd I placed outside 150

*and ye not happy bout being in on Friday 13th

Similar boat to you, my medical is earlier though. I wouldn't worry about not having heard from the local station.
They could be waiting for background checks to come back before setting up the meeting.

r_k.com

Hank26 wrote: »

I also got a date for medical today, the 19th. No word from a Garda station. Does anyone know if the interview is with your current local super or the one from where you resided most of your life?

The sergeant that rang me said I was to meet him in Monday then he said I'd probably have to meet the super on Tuesday or Wednesday. Has anyone else had this?

almeraguy

r_k.com wrote: »

The sergeant that rang me said I was to meet him in Monday then he said I'd probably have to meet the super on Tuesday or Wednesday. Has anyone else had this?

I havent got that call yet but I've been going over threads from previous recruitments and it looks like each district has their own process for meeting applicants. Don't be worried about it if you have two meetings. The gates of Templemore are in sight, keep her lit!

Dongaz

almeraguy wrote: »

I havent got that call yet but I've been going over threads from previous recruitments and it looks like each district has their own process for meeting applicants. Don't be worried about it if you have two meetings. The gates of Templemore are in sight, keep her lit!

Met sgt this morning. Sgt said that big push on to get forms back to HRM within 10 days.

Becca22

Dongaz wrote: »

Met sgt this morning. Sgt said that big push on to get forms back to HRM within 10 days.

What was the meeting about in general?

20times

Dongaz wrote: »

Met sgt this morning. Sgt said that big push on to get forms back to HRM within 10 days.

Did you suit it up for the meeting?

ShodenMcClane

Unfortunately I couldn't make my slot at the open day today due to personal reasons, absolutely gutted.

I've read a few messages from people who went but there wasn't huge detail. What was said at the presentation? Am I at a big disadvantage having not gone?

Scouser

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

Unfortunately I couldn't make my slot at the open day today due to personal reasons, absolutely gutted.

I've read a few messages from people who went but there wasn't huge detail. What was said at the presentation? Am I at a big disadvantage having not gone?

you missed nothing of importance

website has all you need to know

Dongaz

20times wrote: »

Did you suit it up for the meeting?

No dressed smart casual, only a brief meeting regarding your form and that everything you said is true. Sgt also rang my two referees and my sgt in station that am a reserve in.

Scouser

hold up!

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/70m-hole-in-garda-budget-hits-crime-fight-30336142.html

ShodenMcClane

Just fantastic. What a joke, they are already operating on an absolute shoe string and now have to cut things further. Fantastic, also they are reviewing the allowances. Any chance of rent allowances coming back for us are completely gone now.

Thank god all the TDs, councillors and senators are still getting paid nicely.

BRB

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

Just fantastic. What a joke, they are already operating on an absolute shoe string and now have to cut things further. Fantastic, also they are reviewing the allowances. Any chance of rent allowances coming back for us are completely gone now.

Thank god all the TDs, councillors and senators are still getting paid nicely.

Only adds to the negative rep that the force has been getting. It's gonna be a tough life for recruits

ShodenMcClane

BRB wrote: »

Only adds to the negative rep that the force has been getting. It's gonna be a tough life for recruits

Sorry if it looked otherwise but I was giving out about the last few governments there not the DoJ or the AGS.

BRB

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

Sorry if it looked otherwise but I was giving out about the last few governments there not the DoJ or the AGS.

I was agreeing with you and saying it gives the public yet another negative view of the force.

r_k.com

ShodenMcClane wrote: »

Unfortunately I couldn't make my slot at the open day today due to personal reasons, absolutely gutted.

I've read a few messages from people who went but there wasn't huge detail. What was said at the presentation? Am I at a big disadvantage having not gone?

I'd have to disagree with scouser on this one. I found it very beneficial. Especially getting a go at the push and pull machine and the technique needed and the information they gave us on it about exerting as much force as possible. I also liked that we got to do the assault course and there were alot of parts to it I didn't think of like walking the beam and carrying a wheel. If nothing else it gave me the focus needed.