Garda Recruitment - Garda Trainees (Templemore)

AudiKid

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

Has anyone's vetting came back yet?

I phoned up today, and there's a problem with vetting coming back from England.

There's still places available for September, and we can still be called next week.

kellz1

Thanks and how do you find out what your oom is? Is it your ranking from the interview?

beaker4133

AudiKid wrote: »

I phoned up today, and there's a problem with vetting coming back from England.

There's still places available for September, and we can still be called next week.

Just goes to show the information can vary when you ring up! Stilllll waiting on the call from the super...!

Gnr_Iver

Yea the information coming from HR isn't consistent at all. I'm really trying to stay positive but its starting to fade, if they could just give a straight yes/no answer at least we'd know were we stand.

AudiKid

beaker4133 wrote: »

Just goes to show the information can vary when you ring up! Stilllll waiting on the call from the super...!

I am too.

I was told that if I can get recommended this week, then I'll be on the September class.

If not then it's November.

AudiKid

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

Yea the information coming from HR isn't consistent at all. I'm really trying to stay positive but its starting to fade, if they could just give a straight yes/no answer at least we'd know were we stand.

From talking to them today, they are trying their best to chase up people's vetting for the September class, but if it's coming from overseas they have to wait until it's back.

They can't give out offers until files are complete.

November won't be the end of the world, and we are lucky to be at this stage considering that over 16,000 people applied, and how difficult the competition has been.

df14

I'm just gonna put my mind on it being November now, September wouldn't really suit with work but I'd still be gone like a flash ha

Gnr_Iver

Id say they are flat out trying to sort out vetting, but the system is far too slow.

Fran1985

beaker4133 wrote: »

Just goes to show the information can vary when you ring up! Stilllll waiting on the call from the super...!

I was waiting an age too. I eventually popped them an email and the meeting then happened very quickly. File was still with the Sargent at the time

Gnr_Iver wrote: »

Id say they are flat out trying to sort out vetting, but the system is far too slow.

Something is slowing it down for you. A lot of other people who didn't live abroad or have relatives abroad have been cleared and that happened quite quickly. Maybe its not them, or their system that's slowing things down.

61_Eh123

I didn't get my information pack yet but got an email confirming that I got in and telling me about the induction week. Do we stay the week or is it whatever day suits you?

MondeoMan92

61_Eh123 wrote: »

I didn't get my information pack yet but got an email confirming that I got in and telling me about the induction week. Do we stay the week or is it whatever day suits you?

You stay for the 4 days (monday to thursday). The info pack should arrive by tomorrow or monday the latest I'd say. Did you email them your acceptance of the position?

Most of the stuff can only be bought in the college. If you have a laptop or tablet already then the rest of the stuff can be picked up for between €300-€500 depending in quantity and quality of the items you're getting

RedmondHR

Looking through the info pack and all.
Wondering it if us best to bring everything down for the introduction week. Like I get we need stuff, but on the letter it says we only are doing water handling, first aid and something else for the intro week. So going by that only really need changed of clothes and swim suits.
Laptop needed the first week ?

61_Eh123

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

You stay for the 4 days (monday to thursday). The info pack should arrive by tomorrow or monday the latest I'd say. Did you email them your acceptance of the position?

Most of the stuff can only be bought in the college. If you have a laptop or tablet already then the rest of the stuff can be picked up for between €300-€500 depending in quantity and quality of the items you're getting

Yea I accepted it there.. I have a laptop omg that's a lot of money ain't it hahaha. I heard that we won't get paid until a month being there.

MondeoMan92

61_Eh123 wrote: »

Yea I accepted it there.. I have a laptop omg that's a lot of money ain't it hahaha. I heard that we won't get paid until a month being there.

Not sure about the first paycheck. Ino we dont get paid for induction but surely after that its weekly? Its a fair bitta mula, im lucky enough to be paid monthly in work now so a nice fat paycheck is due at the end of the month. Should help with picking up the last few bits

FN2187

RedmondHR wrote: »

Looking through the info pack and all.
Wondering it if us best to bring everything down for the introduction week. Like I get we need stuff, but on the letter it says we only are doing water handling, first aid and something else for the intro week. So going by that only really need changed of clothes and swim suits.
Laptop needed the first week ?

I'll be bringing mine down to be on the safe side.

MondeoMan92

Id say bring everything you think you'd need. Better to have to much stuff than to little

df14

Just got the offer to start Sep 5th that came from no where

endacl

Fran1985 wrote: »

Maybe its not them, or their system that's slowing things down.

That time of year. Anybody who's applied for any sort of a job in a school has a vetting form in. Anybody who's been accepted onto a 3rd level course that requires vetting has a form in. I'd imagine you're form is an a big ol' pile o' forms.

AM11

df14 wrote: »

Just got the offer to start Sep 5th that came from no where

Congrats! Did they say anything about the short notice and deferring?

Gnr_Iver

df14 wrote: »

Just got the offer to start Sep 5th that came from no where

Congrats mate, I'd say you're delighted.:D

df14

AM11 wrote: »

Congrats! Did they say anything about the short notice and deferring?[/

Nope just says deferring means you may not be called again

Fran1985

endacl wrote: »

That time of year. Anybody who's applied for any sort of a job in a school has a vetting form in. Anybody who's been accepted onto a 3rd level course that requires vetting has a form in. I'd imagine you're form is an a big ol' pile o' forms.

Mines done and sorted. I was talking to people waiting. The hold up would appear to be with getting stuff other countries. But youre right. Probably big delays due to schools etc

Gnr_Iver

Yea I've heard that there is a big delay on vetting coming back from the UK, but I'm hoping I'll hear something before the Sept intake starts.

Wax100

If it's trouble from the uk God help me, I've a relative in Abu Dhabi and one in Australia and I'm hoping for November!

Wax100

If it's trouble from the uk God help me, I've a relative in Abu Dhabi and one in Australia and I'm hoping for November!

Patrick.pjoc

df14 wrote: »

Just got the offer to start Sep 5th that came from no where

Congrats on the sept entry.....just wondering where about on the OOM are you?

df14

Patrick.pjoc wrote: »

Congrats on the sept entry.....just wondering where about on the OOM are you?

60s

df14

Patrick.pjoc wrote: »

Congrats on the sept entry.....just wondering where about on the OOM are you?

60s

beaker4133

Fran1985 wrote: »

I was waiting an age too. I eventually popped them an email and the meeting then happened very quickly. File was still with the Sargent at the time

Who did you email do you mind me asking??

RedmondHR

Is the list of our relations we need to provide for the college just for blood relations or do we need to include all aunts and uncles?

MondeoMan92

RedmondHR wrote: »

Is the list of our relations we need to provide for the college just for blood relations or do we need to include all aunts and uncles?

Id assume just blood relations, only the ones that live in the republic which halfs my list so im happy enough

RedmondHR

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

Id assume just blood relations, only the ones that live in the republic which halfs my list so im happy enough

Thats what I went with anyway! When you down 29 August?

MondeoMan92

RedmondHR wrote: »

Thats what I went with anyway! When you down 29 August?

Nah I wasnt good enough for the first week...got bumped to the 5th of september instead hahah. You?

RedmondHR

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

Nah I wasnt good enough for the first week...got bumped to the 5th of september instead hahah. You?

Haha i was lucky enough for the first week! Will report back with a summary and hopefully that helps anyone unsure on what to bring.
We will need a way to spot other boardsies down there!

cluedo123

RedmondHR wrote: »

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

Nah I wasnt good enough for the first week...got bumped to the 5th of september instead hahah. You?

Haha i was lucky enough for the first week! Will report back with a summary and hopefully that helps anyone unsure on what to bring.
We will need a way to spot other boardsies down there!

What's the dress code for the induction week?

MondeoMan92

cluedo123 wrote: »

What's the dress code for the induction week?

Id say its suits n boots with casuals for the evening time. Maybe some sort of secret handshake to recognise other boardsies? Cant walk around with a nametag saying who we are...unfortunately

RedmondHR

Went to the local station there and asked one of the new lads about the intro week. Said he was out a year.
Said bring a laptop, couple of test during the intro week.
Suits, clean shaven and short hair for when your down there. Will get hounded for it.
Test on first aid.

MondeoMan92

RedmondHR wrote: »

Went to the local station there and asked one of the new lads about the intro week. Said he was out a year.
Said bring a laptop, couple of test during the intro week.
Suits, clean shaven and short hair for when your down there. Will get hounded for it.
Test on first aid.

Sound for the heads up lad. Keep me updated if theres anything else they want us to bring down

RedmondHR

Will post about what we done after the week to give yous all a heads up!

paulpaul85

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

Id assume just blood relations, only the ones that live in the republic which halfs my list so im happy enough

Thinking someone here could help me out with a question, searched Google but couldn't find any information whatsoever.

A distant cousin of mine rang last night. Told me he has joined the Gardai and is going through the vetting process. He is looking for information on aunts uncles and cousins - name, address, D.O.B etc. But he also requested I tell him my place of work and job title.

Now I've just recently lost my job and haven't told very many people as I'm trying to get back on my feet ASAP. I told him to give me an email address and I would get back to him with the information. I have no convictions so I'm not worried there, but I just don't want to have to tell him I've been let go from work as I fear (through family gossip) it'll end up getting back to my folks who aren't well and in their 70s and I don't want them to know.

Do I really need to tell this cousin information like that so he can join the Gardai?
Keep in mind until last night I hadn't spoken to this guy since we were 12 (I'm 31 now).

I considered asking him to leave me off the form but then I fear he'll think I'm into something much worse than being fired from work!

AudiKid

paulpaul85 wrote: »

Thinking someone here could help me out with a question, searched Google but couldn't find any information whatsoever.

A distant cousin of mine rang last night. Told me he has joined the Gardai and is going through the vetting process. He is looking for information on aunts uncles and cousins - name, address, D.O.B etc. But he also requested I tell him my place of work and job title.

Now I've just recently lost my job and haven't told very many people as I'm trying to get back on my feet ASAP. I told him to give me an email address and I would get back to him with the information. I have no convictions so I'm not worried there, but I just don't want to have to tell him I've been let go from work as I fear (through family gossip) it'll end up getting back to my folks who aren't well and in their 70s and I don't want them to know.

Do I really need to tell this cousin information like that so he can join the Gardai?
Keep in mind until last night I hadn't spoken to this guy since we were 12 (I'm 31 now).

I considered asking him to leave me off the form but then I fear he'll think I'm into something much worse than being fired from work!

If I was you I'd just give him your details, and include your previous job as if you still worked there.

I know your in a difficult position, but I doubt the Gards will phone your previous job, and even if they did I'm sure they won't really care if your employed or not.

From reading through the forums I think they just want to know this information for when your cousin gets his station.

So if you live in Dublin, but work in Bray then he'd be unlikely to get stationed in Wicklow? That's just what I gather from it anyway.

I could be wrong but that's what I'd do anyway.

AudiKid

RedmondHR wrote: »

Will post about what we done after the week to give yous all a heads up!

Please do Redmond. I've everything done now including meeting the Super, so hopefully I'll bump into you in September/ November.

RedmondHR

AudiKid wrote: »

Please do Redmond. I've everything done now including meeting the Super, so hopefully I'll bump into you in September/ November.

Sure will meet yous all in Pollys:p

MondeoMan92

Sure pollys is only a 30yard stumble back to the college. How do we identify other boardsies?

RedmondHR

MondeoMan92 wrote: »

Sure pollys is only a 30yard stumble back to the college. How do we identify other boardsies?

Well will literally be stumbling back to the college
We will have a set phrase to help identify us!

df14

RedmondHR wrote: »

Well will literally be stumbling back to the college
We will have a set phrase to help identify us!

Once someone posts and our phones all go off we will make the secret nod to each other

SmileyPaul

Hey folks, it's been a while since I posted! Ended up failing the physical first time round but passed the second time no bother.

Heading down the 29th Redmond, I read you're heading down then too. Are there many other boardsies heading down in September?

How's everyone getting on with final preps and does anyone have extra hints or tips?

Ive been told to bleach the sink as soon as you get in.

itsjustme85

SmileyPaul wrote: »

Hey folks, it's been a while since I posted! Ended up failing the physical first time round but passed the second time no bother.

Heading down the 29th Redmond, I read you're heading down then too. Are there many other boardsies heading down in September?

How's everyone getting on with final preps and does anyone have extra hints or tips?

Ive been told to bleach the sink as soon as you get in.

LOL, first I heard of that! I'm in 29th also, have a few bits n pieces to get today. Big mix of excitement and nerves

RedmondHR

SmileyPaul wrote: »

Hey folks, it's been a while since I posted! Ended up failing the physical first time round but passed the second time no bother.

Heading down the 29th Redmond, I read you're heading down then too. Are there many other boardsies heading down in September?

How's everyone getting on with final preps and does anyone have extra hints or tips?

Ive been told to bleach the sink as soon as you get in.

Will be seeing yourselves down there there! Congratulations on getting it!

To be honest havnt much of a clue of how much things I will need. Couple for the shirts, socks boxers. Cash, swim shorts. Gym gear.

Unfortunately I have heard about the sink.
Granted when you wake up in the middle of the night walk down to the toilets or to the sink to relieve yourself, let you imagine the rest.

61_Eh123

This could be a stupid question but any how.. In the information pack with the list of items to have the first one is suit of plain clothes is it suits there on about and if so what do girls wear on their feet.