Garda Recruitment 2022/2023

It's hard to understand why the first batch called forward was so small and the second batch seems to be at least 1000.

Being an optimist you might say they are getting a real move on with it now. Hopefully there is news about stage 3 in the next week or so (especially considering interviews are supposed to start this month but then again they only gave four days notice for stage 2 to this batch!).

Yeah maybe I guess if the PAS can get the 200 odd through interview by the middle of August then it gives AGS the numbers they might need to fill any classes up to the end of the year or whatever.

Looking at the number called forward today alone it certainly seems like they believe they will need the bodies.

Nope but hopefully in the next week or so at most, will be a month since stage 2 was completed at that stage.

Considering the extra preparation that goes into an interview and the probability of having to take time off work to do it giving as much heads up as possible would be decent (especially considering stage 3 is supposed to start in a matter of weeks).

Got my stage 2 results lads, hopefully ye all get a similar message soon. Best of luck all

They're not hanging around with getting the application forms in.. clearly only a few days notice are being given for each stage.

I'd be guessing it'll be the same with interviews.

Stage 2 results don't seem to have any OOM attached, just confirmation that you reached qualifying standard and an application form you must send in.

Interview provisionally for late July/early August. Can anybody shed any light on how we will be called forward? Maybe on OOM from stage 1, but then again the group is so small it won't make a massive difference.

OOM from Stage 1 determines the order people will be called.

Likely a time saving measure, a good or a bad thing depending on your relative performance I guess.

Best of luck folks.

Somewhat of a joke that the booklet they sent us and reccomend we read says the exact opposite. Bit ironic seeing as they're testing our grammar and punctuation currently

did they give ye the competencies for the interview ?

Completely agree, some of the decision making so far has been flawed at best.

@Jahcork No competencies yet, I assume we'll get them once the deadline for the application form passes - which will no doubt mean we get under a week to prepare 😐️

Just got my stage 2 results, anyone know if the interview is in-person or online?

Yes, a standard line I assume.

Does anyone know if references are needed from current employment? If you’re successful in stage three of course!

Those have all been verified now I believe, certainly if you've been called, all is well.

any one who has done stage 2 got any tips for me as i’m sitting stage two on wednesday. is it two witnesses ? and does the info come at you real quick.?