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Garda Recruitment 2023/2024

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2 lunarlane


    Do you mean that if you saw two boxes to write in, it was a fault and you can re-do the test? Can you clarify what the issue was?



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 EOD1982


    Hi

    Did anyone have an issue while doing the written assessment with the box constantly jumping and being unable to see the words you just typed on the screen?



  • Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Murphy2024


    Yeah there seems to have been a lot of issues with the written exercise. Wonder if they'll take that into account.



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 EOD1982


    Did you read that on other forums with regards to there being alot of issues?



  • Registered Users Posts: 12 ascull98


    Yeah mine did this aswell was so annoying, yeah there’s also a lot of people saying aswell that when they clicked submit another text box came up



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 EOD1982


    OK it wasn't just me so. . Particularly annoying when you went back to add in bits and the text was going in wrong place. Could have done without that happening but what can you do..



  • Registered Users Posts: 20 bfg1


    Yeah same with mine was so annoying , was like the words were jumping on the page and when I was going back to correct spelling was a disaster so it seems to be a few that this happened too this is not asssessed until stage two so let’s hope we make it that far :) not feeling to confident .



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 EOD1982


    Not one bit optimistic. Best of luck anyways.



  • Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Grace259


    Does anyone know what the minimum equestrian experience/qualification is for the garda mounted unit?



  • Registered Users Posts: 16 mogoose10


    Hi, I am pretty sure I asked this question of someone in mounted unit. Actually met them while on a horse myself. Anyway, from what I remember you do NOT need previous equine experience to be considered for the mounted unit. I am pretty sure that's what I was told.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 11 D-Reg14


    Anyone else waiting on meeting with local station since passing medical and fitness test? If so how long?also if you have had your interview how long was it after you passed the medical and fitness?

    thanks In advance



  • Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭runnerboy


    It happened pretty quick id say about 3 weeks after the medical. Havent heard a thing since and that was December



  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Alfaguy




  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Edsjd227


    Any ideas when results are out??



  • Registered Users Posts: 17 kaya1


    Possibly by the end of this week or early next week I say.



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Edsjd227


    Cheers!! Not too confident about it meself....totally different to previous years



  • Registered Users Posts: 23 rb99


    results are out 👌🏻



  • Registered Users Posts: 11 JayK966


    Hi got my results hope everyone is pleased ! I was wondering pre interview do they send out the form b which is when you detail all family , employment history etc or do they still do that thank you !



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    Well done :) Last year we got that after passing the interview.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 39 psb1


    I got my results today and passed. Really pleased hope everyone on here did well too.



  • Registered Users Posts: 39 psb1


    Would be great if a whats app account could be created for Stage 2 candidates?



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Edsjd227


    Passed away no bothers was absolutely sure I failed it!!



  • Registered Users Posts: 26 andreafarrelly00
    af2000


    Haven't typed here on Boards in ages, just an fyi to everyone applying to the Guards. Vetting/Form B can (not always) take forever. I myself, applied in Feb 2022, completed all the medicals, fitness tests, interviews etc. by July/beginning of Aug in 2023. I was very naive to think I'd get the Dec 2023 intake. Wasn't too disappointed when I didn't, but was so sure I'd get the January one, and didn't either. Now it's April 2024 and very unlikely I'm getting this one too. I don't receive any correspondence from HRPD. I have rang and emailed countless times and get the same response (along with many others) of "one suitability check left" - which really could mean anything. All the excitement has gone from the whole process. In all the months (years even) I've been waiting I had time to complete a Masters - so just be prepared everyone to expect a long wait, doesn't happen to everybody obviously, but there are a good few of us still waiting and the lack of communication/info is crazy.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,969 ✭✭✭billyhead


    Do you have many or any close relations living abroad?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    In a similar boat. Not waiting as long tough. Had PCT passed in late September (when they start the vetting process). I’m also waiting on one suitably check. I’m hopeful for July, but I hate hearing the horror stories of people waiting 2/3 years or even worse when people get lost in the system.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 11 D-Reg14


    yes I agree with you , correspondence or lack of is crazy. I passed my pct the start of November and only had my interview in station last week.only to be told I was sent to wrong station and met the wrong person. Every time I phoned HR I was given a different station that I was to go to. I was then told my file”fell between two stools” .

    The interview I did go to I was told was no good. Even though the inspector I met signed off on me. It’s an extremely frustrating process and people that have only recently applied should apply and live your life and don’t dwell or expect anything too soon.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    Similar experience with me as well. Had to get HR to resend the file. At least you have some control over the local interview. When it comes to the vetting we are completely in the dark. I could get an email in the next hour with an offer or it could be after Christmas. It’s frustrating but such is life.



  • Registered Users Posts: 16 WestEire00


    Be prepared to wait over a year at least with up to 2 or 3 years..there is no one you can contact for an answer, just sit tight and get on with your life's,time will come.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    I see your point. It’s quite hard when not knowing to book holidays or not ect. It would be great if you were told you’ll be another year waiting, it would be unfortunate but at least you’d know, and be able to plan around it.



  • Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Murphy2024


    Wondering as well for those of you who have completed all stages and are waiting for your vetting checks, do you have family living abroad? The lack of correspondence from them seems a bit mental. Surely with the need for guards the country has they would do a better job with recruitment. As interested as I am in being a guard, I don’t exactly want to be sitting around for 3 years waiting on a vetting check.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    I’ve two relatives living within Europe.
    Seems the average between 12-18months from application. Nearly a year from my application now. My Vetting stated in October (after I passed PCT).

    I’ve spoke to people with plenty of family abroad who’s vetting cleared very quick, so it just seems random. 3 years seems rare enough. 2 wouldn’t be uncommon. Obviously if you are a high batch number that might add more time as it would take longer to start and pass your PCT.



  • Registered Users Posts: 34 racheldowney2


    oh I rang them and told them not to put you into the college until I’m going there 🤭 my bad. Hope you’re well hehe 👮🏻‍♀️



  • Registered Users Posts: 14 19thhole


    Hi Guys,


    Has anybody set up a what’s app group for successful candidates for July intake yet?



  • Registered Users Posts: 26 andreafarrelly00
    af2000




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 Confitzy


    Hi Guys


    have the people that have been called for interviews been sent there competencies? Or when do we get them?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭XabiAlonso22


    I see 187 new trainees started today, what's the max on each intake they can get in at anyone time? Our was there only 187 good ones from that intake the last time it was done? :)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    Max they can have is around 250 I believe. In the commissioners report it said 220 had cleared everything and had been made an offer. So 33 probably deferred to the next intake. So 187 is the most they could fill that intake with.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭XabiAlonso22


    Thanks, I was wondering, I guess with some people getting late notice you can't blame them.



  • Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Grace259


    Whatsapp group has been made for July intake, private message me if you have gotten your call for July and I'll send you the WhatsApp link 😊



  • Registered Users Posts: 20 Jimmy.james


    Did anyone waiting on there interviews get any word back from justice recruitment other than the automated email about their scanned documents



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  • Registered Users Posts: 20 bfg1


    edit comment as I read your post wrong 😑



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Dyagon84


    Anyone who passed their Stage 2 competency based interview have any tips for those of us doing their interviews next week?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    Rehearsal in front of a video camera and play it back to yourself. Found that helpful.

    Just know your competency examples and use the STAR interview method to answer. Have at least 2 examples for each competency.



  • Registered Users Posts: 16 mrdeanj


    does anyone know the date of the next intake?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    I’d estimate it will be 1st of a July , give or take a week. I don’t know is there is any dates set in stone yet. That’s what I’m hoping for, I’m waiting on vetting.

    You waiting on vetting?



  • Registered Users Posts: 16 mrdeanj


    I’m waiting on vetting, oct 2023



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    Similar to myself so. The waiting and not knowing is tough. Fingers crossed for July.



  • Registered Users Posts: 39 psb1


    Why so long? Have you relations living abroad?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭RarePhilosophy


    I do (all within Europe). I’m not sure how much of a difference it makes , I’ve heard of people with loads of addresses/relatives abroad fly though vetting and others with none who are waiting 18months. Hard to know.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 39 psb1


    This must be a stressful wait for you !!!! Have PAS given u any undication as to where they are with your application ? 6 months is certainly a long time waiting ....



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