Garda Trainee August 2017 intake

mutter_man

Keeper34 wrote: »

My biggest fear right now thinking about the job - the amount of paperwork we'll be faced with!

Worry about getting in and getting yourself through training first. There is plenty of paperwork in being a cop everywhere you go, and of course duplication galore, but it's by no means insurmountable. It's just a bit annoying

Keeper34

Yeah, I was aware I was getting ahead of myself with that comment. Still have the physical to do yet!

Peintre Celebre

mason123 wrote: »

When did you do your interview?

December

Marksy8429

Keeper34 wrote: »

I was on the verge of asking did it put anyone off joining, that wasn't my intention. Sorry!

Just shows we've got to go in to this with our eyes open.
I've worked with children with terminal physical disabilities and a 'challenging behaviour' unit equipped with panic alarms and self defence training and I still wonder!

Oh god no I don't mean that was glad to have read it, I'm under no illusion that this is going to be a walk in the park, just sad that they felt they were let down by the system..Hopefully things are on the change..

mason123

Peintre Celebre wrote: »

mason123 wrote: »

When did you do your interview?

December

I'm January 16, all completed and hopefully they will have my vetting cleared.... got siblings living abroad so I'm not completely confident they will.... been a long process!!

mutter_man

Keeper34 wrote: »

My biggest fear right now thinking about the job - the amount of paperwork we'll be faced with!

Keeper34 wrote: »

Yeah, I was aware I was getting ahead of myself with that comment. Still have the physical to do yet!

Oh that wasn't meant to chastise you at all. Keep focused on getting in and doing your physical. You'll be fine and don't worry about the paperwork. It will be a pain in the a** but be grand

GB FAN GALWAY 30

daveoc43 wrote: »

In the same position as yourself and they told me it would be late June before they knew who would get the next intake. Interview done since sept 2016

Hi when did they tell you that it would be late June? That's interesting as it suggests that offer will not be out until then!

mutter_man

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote: »

Hi when did they tell you that it would be late June? That's interesting as it suggests that offer will not be out until then!

No complaints from me, that means I've till then to get the last element of my vetting cleared and cross what little is left of my fingers

Keeper34

Marksy8429 wrote: »

Keeper34 wrote: »

I was on the verge of asking did it put anyone off joining, that wasn't my intention. Sorry!

Just shows we've got to go in to this with our eyes open.
I've worked with children with terminal physical disabilities and a 'challenging behaviour' unit equipped with panic alarms and self defence training and I still wonder!

Oh god no I don't mean that was glad to have read it, I'm under no illusion that this is going to be a walk in the park, just sad that they felt they were let down by the system..Hopefully things are on the change..

Think things are going to have to change. At least with the higher level management considering all the recent things to come out about goings on in Templemore!

Keeper34

mutter_man wrote: »

Keeper34 wrote: »

My biggest fear right now thinking about the job - the amount of paperwork we'll be faced with!

Keeper34 wrote: »

Yeah, I was aware I was getting ahead of myself with that comment. Still have the physical to do yet!

Oh that wasn't meant to chastise you at all. Keep focused on getting in and doing your physical. You'll be fine and don't worry about the paperwork. It will be a pain in the a** but be grand

No worries, I took it as it was meant. Joined the gym a while back trying to concentrate on fitness and strength and just waiting for the call (for the physical)

mutter_man

Keeper34 wrote: »

No worries, I took it as it was meant. Joined the gym a while back trying to concentrate on fitness and strength and just waiting for the call (for the physical)

Oh good, and keep at it. I posted some material previously some people found somewhat handy so if you want it page 35 of this thread. You'll do fine.

daveoc43

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote: »

Hi when did they tell you that it would be late June? That's interesting as it suggests that offer will not be out until then!

Today

Henry2006

mutter_man wrote: »

No complaints from me, that means I've till then to get the last element of my vetting cleared and cross what little is left of my fingers

Hopefully after 24th !!

Marksy8429

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote: »

Hi when did they tell you that it would be late June? That's interesting as it suggests that offer will not be out until then!

Had such high hopes for next week :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

mutter_man

Marksy8429 wrote: »

Had such high hopes for next week :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

It will come Marksy, I'm sure we will have at least two strands of hair left between us :P:rolleyes:

Marksy8429

mutter_man wrote: »

It will come Marksy, I'm sure we will have at least two strands of hair left between us :P:rolleyes:[/QUOT

Thanks I know it will and I know I'm not alone in this everyone is feeling the frustration of the waiting game....Too much time on my hands:p:p

mutter_man

Marksy8429 wrote: »

mutter_man wrote: »

It will come Marksy, I'm sure we will have at least two strands of hair left between us :P:rolleyes:

Thanks I know it will and I know I'm not alone in this everyone is feeling the frustration of the waiting game....Too much time on my hands:p:p

The devil and boards.ie make work for idle hands :rolleyes: . I know I'll be more at ease when I've confirmation the last bit is sorted, and a start date on the horizon.

JN94

Keeper34 wrote: »

https://www.boards.ie/b/thread/2057660959?
AMA of a former Garda from October last year. Definitely worth a read.

Really good insight into the job and the former Garda in the thread has some really good suggestions on the uniform, equipment, technology and community policing.

This thread wouldn't deter me simply because I have been waiting ages to get in and I personally like to keep an open mind and judge things for myself first hand anyway. After all "one mans trash is another man's treasure". Things can only get better from here and a good read of the Garda Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 will give you an idea of AGS future plans and goals.

http://www.garda.ie/Documents/User/Garda%20Strategy%20final%202%2014.7.16.pdf

Canyon86

JN94 wrote: »

Really good insight into the job and the former Garda in the thread has some really good suggestions on the uniform, equipment, technology and community policing.

This thread wouldn't deter me simply because I have been waiting ages to get in and I personally like to keep an open mind and judge things for myself first hand anyway. After all "one mans trash is another man's treasure". Things can only get better from here and a good read of the Garda Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016-2021 will give you an idea of AGS future plans and goals.

http://www.garda.ie/Documents/User/Garda%20Strategy%20final%202%2014.7.16.pdf

Thanks for posting up that PDF!

People taking about paperwork and yes there is a lot of paperwork but as a Garda told me you can avoid a lot of it if your clever and take accurate legible details at scenes etc, he also said to keep an eye on your cases and don't let them build up to a unmanageable level, easier said than done I'm sure ha

bazz1000

That's good to hear. Contacted hr and still have vetting outstanding. Fingers crossed they get it done in time for offers. One long frustrating process but nearly everyone goes through the same thing.

mason123

bazz1000 wrote: »

That's good to hear. Contacted hr and still have vetting outstanding. Fingers crossed they get it done in time for offers. One long frustrating process but nearly everyone goes through the same thing.

Hi Bazz....
Can I ask what campaign you applied for?

bazz1000

mason123 wrote: »

Hi Bazz....
Can I ask what campaign you applied for?

Jan '16 campaign. It's been a while waiting. :-P

mason123

bazz1000 wrote: »

mason123 wrote: »

Hi Bazz....
Can I ask what campaign you applied for?

Jan '16 campaign. It's been a while waiting. :-P

Im from the same campaign... drive you mad thinking about it... but more than likely offers won't be out until the end of the month so there is time to get anyone outstanding cleared

bazz1000

mason123 wrote: »

Im from the same campaign... drive you mad thinking about it... but more than likely offers won't be out until the end of the month so there is time to get anyone outstanding cleared

Hopefully anyway. There can't be too many of us from jan16 campaign left. Least it will raise hopes of ppl from later campaigns of getting in at some point once earlier ones out the way.
Would drive you mad alright.
I blame emigration. If family didn't go over seas there be none of these issues lol.

TallGlass

Nov 2015 here!

I would love to say more about my situation but it would 100% identify myself, anyway its fairly frustrating and a bit embarrassing knowing and seeing friends getting offers from same campaign and others from newer campaigns go ahead. I have all but given up hope at this stage.

Marksy8429

TallGlass wrote: »

Nov 2015 here!

I would love to say more about my situation but it would 100% identify myself, anyway its fairly frustrating and a bit embarrassing knowing and seeing friends getting offers from same campaign and others from newer campaigns go ahead. I have all but given up hope at this stage.

I wouldn't give up hope yet I met a guy at my fitness from 2013 campaign, its tough having to wait, my friend was at the same stage as me whole way through he went in Feb and I'm still waiting!!

ArifI

TallGlass wrote: »

Nov 2015 here!

I would love to say more about my situation but it would 100% identify myself, anyway its fairly frustrating and a bit embarrassing knowing and seeing friends getting offers from same campaign and others from newer campaigns go ahead. I have all but given up hope at this stage.

fingers crossed for you dude. have seen you around ever since I am on boards. about time you get a call.

mason123

TallGlass wrote: »

Nov 2015 here!

I would love to say more about my situation but it would 100% identify myself, anyway its fairly frustrating and a bit embarrassing knowing and seeing friends getting offers from same campaign and others from newer campaigns go ahead. I have all but given up hope at this stage.

How long ago did you do your physical??

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Today is Thursday. HRM like Thursdays so who knows what news today may bring

Pip92

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote: »

Today is Thursday. HRM like Thursdays so who knows what news today may bring

Just when I convinced myself we wouldn't hear anything for 2 weeks, now il be back watching my emails like a hawk :p

GB FAN GALWAY 30

Pip92 wrote: »

Just when I convinced myself we wouldn't hear anything for 2 weeks, now il be back watching my emails like a hawk :p

:) Its all a guessing game but sure it's all good fun. I remember someone back a while on here said that news may come last week in May or first in June so who knows..

Sd82

Don't think he had any idea in fairness, he was attached to the social welfare dept or something.

Has anybody tried ringing the HRM to see if they know?

MrBlack93

I can nearly guarantee that it'll be the week of the 26th of June that offers will start going out.

Keeper34

Can anyone tell me when the next open day in Templemore for practising the physical is?

Thanks.

MrBlack93

Keeper34 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me when the next open day in Templemore for practising the physical is?

Thanks.

This Saturday. 10 AM I believe

Keeper34

How come I was notified about the previous one and not this one?

MrBlack93

Keeper34 wrote: »

How come I was notified about the previous one and not this one?

You only get notified about 1 (your allocated one)

I guess that you're technically only supposed to go to the one your scheduled to attend but in reality you can attend any of them as attendance isn't taken

Pip92

GB FAN GALWAY 30 wrote: »

:) Its all a guessing game but sure it's all good fun. I remember someone back a while on here said that news may come last week in May or first in June so who knows..

Ya but I think the offers for the May intake went out on the 2nd week of March so hoping it will be next week for offers.. Just a guess 🙈

daveoc43

Sd82 wrote: »

Don't think he had any idea in fairness, he was attached to the social welfare dept or something.

Has anybody tried ringing the HRM to see if they know?

They told me this week it would be late June before offers are made

BobbyDaisy

daveoc43 wrote: »

Sd82 wrote: »

Don't think he had any idea in fairness, he was attached to the social welfare dept or something.

Has anybody tried ringing the HRM to see if they know?

They told me this week it would be late June before offers are made

Yeah I think people are getting ahead of themselves. It will be at least two weeks before first round of offers are out

DonegalMan0544

BobbyDaisy wrote: »

Yeah I think people are getting ahead of themselves. It will be at least two weeks before first round of offers are out[/quote
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Wouldn't rule it out to be honest, I'm still gonna check my emails everyday just incase lol

BobbyDaisy

DonegalMan0544 wrote: »

BobbyDaisy wrote: »

Yeah I think people are getting ahead of themselves. It will be at least two weeks before first round of offers are out[/quote
]
Wouldn't rule it out to be honest, I'm still gonna check my emails everyday just incase lol

Yeah I'll be doing the same but realistically they won't be sent out that soon.

mutter_man

The guessing at when just makes me chew more fingers

I'm hoping not too quick because I'm very very close to having my file complete. If offers come to early im shagged

DonegalMan0544

mutter_man wrote: »

The guessing at when just makes me chew more fingers

I'm hoping not too quick because I'm very very close to having my file complete. If offers come to early im shagged

Not at all you could get an offer right up until the week before the induction weeks starts

Lorraine_93

Waiting since Jan 16 campaign , last time I contacted HRM I was told its waiting to be signed off by the commissioner. Really hoping for August 😱

MrBlack93

So long as you've never been in trouble that should most assuredly be a formality and they'll probably clear a whole batch of them before the next intake.

I'd say you're in with a good shot

Lorraine_93

MrBlack93 wrote: »

So long as you've never been in trouble that should most assuredly be a formality and they'll probably clear a whole batch of them before the next intake.

I'd say you're in with a good shot

Yeah I'm pretty hopeful this time , because last time I had files outstanding. No never been on trouble but big enough family , and family abroad aswel is what I think held it up 😞. May campaign I was following another thread and a lot of vetting was all signed off together so they seem to do it at the last minute. Fingers crossed 😊

BobbyDaisy

Lorraine_93 wrote: »

MrBlack93 wrote: »

So long as you've never been in trouble that should most assuredly be a formality and they'll probably clear a whole batch of them before the next intake.

I'd say you're in with a good shot

Yeah I'm pretty hopeful this time , because last time I had files outstanding. No never been on trouble but big enough family , and family abroad aswel is what I think held it up 😞. May campaign I was following another thread and a lot of vetting was all signed off together so they seem to do it at the last minute. Fingers crossed 😊

I am in a similar situation, from Jan 2016 campaign and big family held me up but contacted HR last month and they told me my application was now complete so this is the first time I'm expecting an offer. It's been a long wait but will be worth it to finally get that email!

mason123

I'm Jan 16 too. When you say you have a large family does that mean you have a lot of brothers and sisters or a large extended family?
Do you mind if I ask what was is oom ? Approx🙂

mutter_man

DonegalMan0544 wrote: »

mutter_man wrote: »

The guessing at when just makes me chew more fingers

I'm hoping not too quick because I'm very very close to having my file complete. If offers come to early im shagged

Not at all you could get an offer right up until the week before the induction weeks starts

I like the optimism, it might just save my remaining strands of hair