Adult Caution

ShaneW1986

Hi there folks.

This isn't my proudest moment but I am finding it quiet hard to come to a conclusive answer to my question.

On Friday night I got more drunk than I should have and my stubbornness in turn got me into trouble with the local guards. I was taken to the local station and placed in a cell for an hour till my friends found me and I was released into their custody.

The guards informed them and a very drunk me that I had been a very bold boy and because I had never been in trouble with the law before, that I would be simply getting a caution.

I understand that the citizens information website states
"Adult cautions are not disclosed in Garda vetting reports and police certificates."

However I am about to qualify as an officer in the Merchant Navy and Background Checks are common place for Jobs and Visas, and I'm wondering if it will show up on these applications?

I would hate to think that a moment of poor judgment and heavy intoxication would scupper my entire career. Its something I have worked so hard to achieve, having just won an award form the college for my grades. It has me very concerned to be honest.

Any light you could shed or information you could provided on the matter would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Shane

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ShaneW1986 wrote: »

Hi there folks.

This isn't my proudest moment but I am finding it quiet hard to come to a conclusive answer to my question.

On Friday night I got more drunk than I should have and my stubbornness in turn got me into trouble with the local guards. I was taken to the local station and placed in a cell for an hour till my friends found me and I was released into their custody.

The guards informed them and a very drunk me that I had been a very bold boy and because I had never been in trouble with the law before, that I would be simply getting a caution.

I understand that the citizens information website states
"Adult cautions are not disclosed in Garda vetting reports and police certificates."

However I am about to qualify as an officer in the Merchant Navy and Background Checks are common place for Jobs and Visas, and I'm wondering if it will show up on these applications?

I would hate to think that a moment of poor judgment and heavy intoxication would scupper my entire career. Its something I have worked so hard to achieve, having just won an award form the college for my grades. It has me very concerned to be honest.

Any light you could shed or information you could provided on the matter would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Shane

It's a caution not a conviction, it's a second chance so grab it with both arms! Shouldn't show up in your vetting but the Garda vetting office would be best placed to answer your question.

It won't show up. But if you are convicted in court of another offence it can be disclosed.

Your situation is the very reason it was brought in, to give people a second chance. Don't worry about it.