Garda Trainee February 2018

Sam4thehills

Alberto17 wrote: »

Sam4thehills wrote: »

Anyone get the file signed off recently. From January 16 with OOM top 100 waiting since Feb to get signed off. Lost all hope at this stage.

That's insane.

Can you think of any reason for delay, was there setbacks along the way ie. Failed PCT, Medical etc?
Will be over two years at least at this rate, and with a high OOM..

Flew through all stages. My vetting took till February this year to clear.

Keeno1888

Anyone got the number handy to get an update on vetting?

SinWin

1 666 9850

Weejohnny

Sam4thehills wrote: »

Flew through all stages. My vetting took till February this year to clear.

If your vetting cleared in February what would be the reason then you weren't taken in May/Aug or November?

mutter_man

SinWin wrote: »

1 666 9850

That just another number for HR is it?
Sadly vetting is one of those things that is extremely variable. Final sign off should be relatively quick to either say yes or the dreaded "generally unsuitable". If your waiting that long maybe asking HR to chase it wouldn't be out of place. Human error can't be discounted, always the chance a file could end up sitting at the bottom of a pile etc. That is just musings not insider knowledge by the way folks.
Best of luck everyone and lets try stay sane and if we must follow up with HR, for most of us keep it to a minimum. The fewer distractions we provide the better for all not just us.

Sine Timore Aut Faveo

mrDerek

Is there any reasons given behind a not suitable

mutter_man

mrDerek wrote: »

Is there any reasons given behind a not suitable

Only someone who has received one or seen someone else's could answer that with certainty. There is as I understand it a multi stage appeal process for it anyway, so while it's a kick in the teeth I think you are given a chance to explain whatever it is that has concerned them. That said regardless of the amount of time vetting or sign off is taking for people don't let worries about that creep in.

mrDerek

mutter_man wrote: »

Only someone who has received one or seen someone else's could answer that with certainty. There is as I understand it a multi stage appeal process for it anyway, so while it's a kick in the teeth I think you are given a chance to explain whatever it is that has concerned them. That said regardless of the amount of time vetting or sign off is taking for people don't let worries about that creep in.

Cheers it was more curiosity I've never been in trouble except for a few points 11 years ago

CAJJ

mrDerek wrote: »

Cheers it was more curiosity I've never been in trouble except for a few points 11 years ago

A few points?

As in penalty point on your drivers license?

That's kinda irrelevant.

mutter_man

mrDerek wrote: »

Cheers it was more curiosity I've never been in trouble except for a few points 11 years ago

No problem, I could spend all day listing reasons vetters would dig deeper on someone and still not cover half of it. Anytime they end up doing a little extra digging or checking it's more time.

As for your penalty points as above I'm sure nothing there that would even raise an eyebrow. As long as nothing you've ever been involved in raises questions about your honesty and integrity.

Leeroyjenkins

Well lads I'm from the September 2016 and have all stages cleared since August. Hrm told me my vetting is still not back I was just wondering does that mean it's awaiting a sign off or does that come after?

Elliot192

Leeroyjenkins wrote: »

Well lads I'm from the September 2016 and have all stages cleared since August. Hrm told me my vetting is still not back I was just wondering does that mean it's awaiting a sign off or does that come after?

I would take that to mean it's still with the local station or the vetting unit. Once it's back from them it goes up the chain to be signed off by senior management.

Leeroyjenkins

Elliot192 wrote: »

I would take that to mean it's still with the local station or the vetting unit. Once it's back from them it goes up the chain to be signed off by senior management.

Ah I see. It's really confusing because when I met with the chief super after my fitness (could have been shortly before fitness hard to remember) he said the vetting is good and have his recommendation so I assumed it was just a case if the hrm guys signing off on it.

Elliot192

Leeroyjenkins wrote: »

Elliot192 wrote: »

I would take that to mean it's still with the local station or the vetting unit. Once it's back from them it goes up the chain to be signed off by senior management.

Ah I see. It's really confusing because when I met with the chief super after my fitness (could have been shortly before fitness hard to remember) he said the vetting is good and have his recommendation so I assumed it was just a case if the hrm guys signing off on it.

I know what you mean. I thought the exact same thing at the time.

Leeroyjenkins

Elliot192 wrote: »

I know what you mean. I thought the exact same thing at the time.

I'm still holding out for February though the waiting is more painful than doing all the stages.

Chrisbellew

Im from September 2016, vetting was finally cleared recently was told it's a matter of waiting for OOM now. Hoping for February!

Leeroyjenkins

Chrisbellew wrote: »

Im from September 2016, vetting was finally cleared recently was told it's a matter of waiting for OOM now. Hoping for February!

Hey man do you mind me asking what oom you are? Or in and around?

Chrisbellew

Leeroyjenkins wrote: »

Hey man do you mind me asking what oom you are? Or in and around?

I'm in around 520s man, was a long wait

Leeroyjenkins

Chrisbellew wrote: »

I'm in around 520s man, was a long wait

Cheers man I'm low 700s so I'll probably be waiting longer if that makes you feel a bit better haha.

Butters97

Chrisbellew wrote: »

I'm in around 520s man, was a long wait

Did hrm say your file was signed off recently? Or are you at the signing off stage?

Chrisbellew

Butters97 wrote: »

Did hrm say your file was signed off recently? Or are you at the signing off stage?

Well I rang about two weeks ago and it wasn't done so it was done within that time frame, nope it's all finished and signed off on now

Butters97

Chrisbellew wrote: »

Well I rang about two weeks ago and it wasn't done so it was done within that time frame, nope it's all finished and signed off on now

Congrats! Last time I rang they said it was at senior management stage, I hope it’s signed off now

Chrisbellew

Butters97 wrote: »

Congrats! Last time I rang they said it was at senior management stage, I hope it’s signed off now

No harm in giving them a call therell be plenty of sign offs on the run up to christmas i reckon

iCiaranS

Just waiting on a sign off myself, hoping and praying for the good news in a few weeks

Butters97

iCiaranS wrote: »

Just waiting on a sign off myself, hoping and praying for the good news in a few weeks

Hopefully it’s good news for us! What OOM are you if you don’t mind me asking and are you September recruitment?

iCiaranS

Butters97 wrote: »

Hopefully it’s good news for us! What OOM are you if you don’t mind me asking and are you September recruitment?

Mid 500s Sept 2016 pal

SinWin

Rang HR today still file to be signed off ... giving all the hope up for Feb...we might as well open new thread May2018

mutter_man

SinWin wrote: »

Rang HR today still file to be signed off ... giving all the hope up for Feb...we might as well open new thread May2018

Now now behave, we might as well wait at least until we know the offers have gone out before getting so drastic :P

TallGlass

mutter_man wrote: »

Now now behave, we might as well wait at least until we know the offers have gone out before getting so drastic :P

I'm out for Feb also I think. Same as above.

Realistically, there is 4/5 weeks to get my vetting back and approval for Feb.

Provided it even get's approved my senior management!

Not a chance.

SinWin

there are people signed off and queuing already much better chance to get in than those who only waits for sign off!

May will do me grand (be nearly 2 years then waiting) omg thats mad!!!

TallGlass

SinWin wrote: »

there are people signed off and queuing already much better chance to get in than those who only waits for sign off!

May will do me grand (be nearly 2 years then waiting) omg thats mad!!!

Two years here already. How everything has been spaced out.

PutYourHandsUp

Has anyone else got called for January`s intake? I got the good news this morning  I was 610 in the waiting list

Mowley

Congrats! Are you from September campaign? Is it January you start or February?

DuffsC

Offers must be out then guy's, well done to everyone, was hoping to make it this time but i guess not... looks like i'll be waiting for a while again:(

Butters97

PutYourHandsUp wrote: »

Has anyone else got called for January`s intake? I got the good news this morning  I was 610 in the waiting list

How long ago where you signed off?

Butters97

DuffsC wrote: »

Offers must be out then guy's, well done to everyone, was hoping to make it this time but i guess not... looks like i'll be waiting for a while again:(

What OOM are you?

DuffsC

Butters97 wrote: »

DuffsC wrote: »

Offers must be out then guy's, well done to everyone, was hoping to make it this time but i guess not... looks like i'll be waiting for a while again:(

What OOM are you?

I Am in 800's

Bid17

DuffsC wrote: »

I Am in 800's

From September 16 campaign?

DuffsC

Bid17 wrote: »

DuffsC wrote: »

I Am in 800's

From September 16 campaign?

Yea September 2016, have everything completed since September but im guessing now vetting is letting me down

Bid17

DuffsC wrote: »

Yea September 2016, have everything completed since September but im guessing now vetting is letting me down

Same as myself I'm in the 700s though

Leeroyjenkins

Is there a second round of offers heading out? I heard there was two in December. I'm from Sep 16 in the 700's also.

Butters97

It seems really early for offers to go out

Nikkipapa

Was any start date given?

Was hoping for a start date in February to give my file a chance to be signed off. Looks like March/ April before the next intake.

Congrats to all who got offers

TallGlass

Butters97 wrote: »

It seems really early for offers to go out

Way to early! There are around 5 more working weeks till Christmas. I would imagine they will send them out the start of week 5 from now. As most will take leave for the Christmas week. If not then I imagine, week 1 of Jan but that gives them a little less time for play on there side for a Feb starting.

Then add the fact to the mix that, we still have no confirmed intakes for 2018 to my knowledge. So there may or may not be an intake in Feb, it could move to Mar/Apr.

gunnermad

TallGlass wrote: »

Way to early! There are around 5 more working weeks till Christmas. I would imagine they will send them out the start of week 5 from now. As most will take leave for the Christmas week. If not then I imagine, week 1 of Jan but that gives them a little less time for play on there side for a Feb starting.

Then add the fact to the mix that, we still have no confirmed intakes for 2018 to my knowledge. So there may or may not be an intake in Feb, it could move to Mar/Apr.

My thoughts too. I'd guess it would have to be Feb for next intake as they have confirmed an intake of 800 for 2018. With 3 months between the 4 intakes of 200. Later than February would be running into December for last intake and I doubt that would happen. Only guessing!!

gunnermad

TallGlass wrote: »

Way to early! There are around 5 more working weeks till Christmas. I would imagine they will send them out the start of week 5 from now. As most will take leave for the Christmas week. If not then I imagine, week 1 of Jan but that gives them a little less time for play on there side for a Feb starting.

Then add the fact to the mix that, we still have no confirmed intakes for 2018 to my knowledge. So there may or may not be an intake in Feb, it could move to Mar/Apr.

My thoughts too. I'd guess it would have to be Feb for next intake as they have confirmed an intake of 800 for 2018. With 3 months between the 4 intakes of 200. Later than February would be running into December for last intake and I doubt that would happen. Only guessing!!

twoblub

So is anyone going to ring hrm to see if offers are out today or are we worrying over nothing 😂

Polly parrot

Believe the first 2 intakes for 2018 are January and March.

TallGlass

Polly parrot wrote: »

Believe the first 2 intakes for 2018 are January and March.

Some reason my last post deleted!

Yes, I heard the same. However note that it's subject to change.

All going well, I would expect offers to come out this week or next week to fit into the time line of 4 weeks.

Counting myself out of this one as vetting still outstanding.

TallGlass

twoblub wrote: »

So is anyone going to ring hrm to see if offers are out today or are we worrying over nothing ��

Even if it's this week, I don't think I have ever seen them release on a Tuesday usually a Thursday or Friday. I think that's to give them a break for the weekend before the phone lines go into meltdown with questions from the trainees! :pac:

Maybe a Tuesday if the person is going on a holiday and hates the place :pac: