They want the older members to stay on now but won't recruit over 34's but times are changing, so hopefully it will change all in good time in regards the age issues. Personally i think it should go by ability rather than age.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why the age restrictions? Surely they do a physical test, if thats why.

I wanted to go all GI Jo and join the military for the bootcamp and to fire guns, though I'd be like Mrs Bean with a gun

Thankfully I'm too old so everyone is safe

Its do with the pension age which is daft. Should up the age limit to join, have some life experience and not be a little pup

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By *ilderMan over a year ago

dublin

"They want the older members to stay on now but won't recruit over 34's but times are changing, so hopefully it will change all in good time in regards the age issues. Personally i think it should go by ability rather than age. "

I say the same about fab

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By *organ DeanWoman over a year ago

Belfast

"Why the age restrictions? Surely they do a physical test, if thats why.

I wanted to go all GI Jo and join the military for the bootcamp and to fire guns, though I'd be like Mrs Bean with a gun

Thankfully I'm too old so everyone is safe

Its do with the pension age which is daft. Should up the age limit to join, have some life experience and not be a little pup"

Yeah for sure thats silly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I say the same about fab

Experience and hopefully general cop-on do tend to increase with age

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I would like to apply but only cos I want the Handcuffs

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"They should definitely advertise here as there's already enough Fab men claiming to be Garda

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why the age restrictions? Surely they do a physical test, if thats why.

I wanted to go all GI Jo and join the military for the bootcamp and to fire guns, though I'd be like Mrs Bean with a gun

Thankfully I'm too old so everyone is safe

Lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

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By *ilderMan over a year ago

dublin

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended "

Damn me and my educational success!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

Education does not equal intelligence

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm out as I can't pronounce vehicle as veh-icle

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By *og-ManMan over a year ago

somewhere

"I'm out as I can't pronounce vehicle as veh-icle "

Thats only if you get to be on Garda patrol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Opened today. I always thought I'd be good. Anybody applying?"

I'm interested to hear why you're interested, I can't imagine why the job would appeal to anyone

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm out as I can't pronounce vehicle as veh-icle "

?? ????

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm out as I can't pronounce vehicle as veh-icle "

I think if you can manage commi-TEE, you're eligible for public office instead

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Went for it years back. Didnt get it. Gutted to say the least. Oh well

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended "

I had coffee with a Fab Garda the other day he actually had three degrees very smart fellow indeed!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

I had coffee with a Fab Garda the other day he actually had three degrees very smart fellow indeed!"

I stand corrected… must only be the cavan Gaurds

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By *antra MassageMan over a year ago

city

I applied once, i lied about my age, i was a teenshie bit underage, but filled out all the forms in the station. When the Sergeant found out, i had to go to the station and apologise, and got the most memorable bollickin.

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By *inion42Man over a year ago

minionland

The age thing should be done away with, once you can pass the medical and fitness test should be ok, life experience counts for a lot in that job, I see there was challenges to the age thing a while back and they won their case, but the review of the age thing is taking it’s time

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By *ilderMan over a year ago

dublin

"I applied once, i lied about my age, i was a teenshie bit underage, but filled out all the forms in the station. When the Sergeant found out, i had to go to the station and apologise, and got the most memorable bollickin. "

Did you think the gaurds wouldn't ask to eventually see your birth cert or passport or something to prove your identity?

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By *ofusplusCouple over a year ago

Limerick

"The age thing should be done away with, once you can pass the medical and fitness test should be ok, life experience counts for a lot in that job, I see there was challenges to the age thing a while back and they won their case, but the review of the age thing is taking it’s time "

I agree. Some guards look like they couldn't catch a cold, never mind a criminal

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By *phrodite72Woman over a year ago

dublin/galway

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended "
my daughter is doing her leaving cert and all she wants to be is either a guard or fire fighter so for some people it is all they want to do

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By *upermanslovechildMan over a year ago

Glasnevin

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended "

Except I know three different lads who have degrees, two of them having the same Bachelor's degree I have, who are Gards now and always wanted to be. I know two women then that joined the army, went to college and are also serving in the Garda.

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

And what about the other 14,000 or so?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I say the same about fab

Experience and hopefully general cop-on do tend to increase with age "

There's a curve ya know. I think ya hit it around 58/60 and from there on it's all downhill

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I say the same about fab

Experience and hopefully general cop-on do tend to increase with age

There's a curve ya know. I think ya hit it around 58/60 and from there on it's all downhill

I'd say some never get on the foothills in the first place!

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By *upermanslovechildMan over a year ago

Glasnevin

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

And what about the other 14,000 or so?

You go look up their background history and tell me then as I've given you the info for the Gardai I mentioned to back up my claims. You're the one making statements without anything to back you up. So let me know when you have the info for the 14,000 individuals

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

And what about the other 14,000 or so?

Yes and I said any Gardai that I know have all dropped out of college and joined the Gardai for a handy number. Same unsubstantiated claim as the “three lads” you know.

If you had anyway decent degree why would you go to the Gardai for lower money and poor shift patterns. You’re full of it

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By *ed just RedWoman over a year ago

Dublin City

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

And what about the other 14,000 or so?

Mic drop.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

All this talk of failing courses yet you failed basic 2nd class spelling and sentence structure

And what about the other 14,000 or so?

Mic drop.

Not really see my point above

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By *ubal1Man over a year ago

Newry Down

Being a Garda is a highly responsible job, but a lot more dangerous than was formerly the case because of the increasing level of violence in Irish society.

The salary is not very good, particularly when one considers the cost of accommodation nowadays.

However, it is a secure job and is still quite a respected position in Irish society.

Any Gards that I have ever interacted with, did not come across as university dropouts; quite the contrary, in fact.

Competition for a training place in Templemore is bound to be very stiff; and the training itself is rigorous and demanding.

Being a Gard is no stroll in the park; not to be underestimated.

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By *lameBoyMan over a year ago

Enfield & Dublin

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended "

On the contrary, your post is absolutely a direct slur against the Gardai. It shows a shocking bias towards them as well as a total lack of understanding of what Gardai actually do in their day to day policing. To say it’s a safe job is beyond ridiculous, the numbers of serious assaults they suffer proves that. Shift work is classified as a carcinogen all on it’s own. If I was a Garda, I would be seriously insulted by your comment. Maybe you should go talk to a Garda with an open mind and delve into what they do, then come back and see what your comment reads like.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not to be dismissing the Gaurds… but are 90% of Gaurds college drop outs who took the job as a safe secure job.

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw. Just my opinion, no offence intended

Not denying the hard work Gardai do and how tough shift work is. I meant safe as in secure.

I have relatives who are Gardai and grew up with them so don’t question my open mind

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By *lameBoyMan over a year ago

Enfield & Dublin

"90% of Gaurds college drop outs

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw.

I have relatives who are Gardai and grew up with them so don’t question my open mind"

That just reads like a closed mind to me. I could be reading it wrong though.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"90% of Gaurds college drop outs

You never hear of anyone wanting to be a Gaurd, they drop out or fail a college course and get into that way as a last straw.

I have relatives who are Gardai and grew up with them so don’t question my open mind

That just reads like a closed mind to me. I could be reading it wrong though. "

That’s your opinion, I don’t envy a Gardas job at all. They have a thankless job and we all call on them at some point in our lives. My point was the way most enter the profession

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By *ubal1Man over a year ago

Newry Down

Can you imagine what would happen in society if the Garda Siochana did not exist at all?

There would be anarchy and uncontained violence, or would there be?

People would just take the law into their own hands and exact instant justice, as they saw fit, justified or otherwise.

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By *oxminxCouple over a year ago

Portlaoise

Apparently you can gain entry up to fifty but only if it's into a ranking position

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Interesting how Gardaí are there to enforce laws but if you asked a Garda to quote the relevant law they would look at you as if you have 2 heads,They don't know the law but yet they enforce the law how does that work, they operate on feelings and suspicions when there is no hard proof a crime has been committed, they will also trample upon peoples rights as if God himself has bestowed them with special powers..

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By *ubal1Man over a year ago

Newry Down

Being in a police force is a very tough job.

Dame Cressida Dick has just resigned from the Met: London's Metropolitan Police Force, after having lost the confidence of London's Lord Mayor.

The police in England is structured very differently than Ireland's single national force.

But the pressures are similar; terrorism, ODCs, multicultural society, etc.

Frankly, I am surprised she toughed it out for so long!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Interesting how Gardaí are there to enforce laws but if you asked a Garda to quote the relevant law they would look at you as if you have 2 heads,They don't know the law but yet they enforce the law how does that work, they operate on feelings and suspicions when there is no hard proof a crime has been committed, they will also trample upon peoples rights as if God himself has bestowed them with special powers.. "

In fairness the Gardais suspicions are normal correct. If you’re dealing with dodgy people you’ll soon know their mannerisms

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By *ubal1Man over a year ago

Newry Down

In fairness the Gardais suspicions are normal correct. If you’re dealing with dodgy people you’ll soon know their mannerisms "

You normally find that senior police, who no longer interface with the general public usually have a detailed knowledge of statutes and relevant case law aka precedents.

Junior police are briefed carefully before charges are preferred on suspect.

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