The panel is not over 300 There is around 180 with every stage of the recruitment process complete eg.Medical, Pcts' etc... The rest make up a panel with certain stages incomplete. Now I'm all for your point in that the minister constantly dodges the question regarding recruitment. However how can you contemplate bringing these people in when it has been around 2 years since their last medical. People could have incurred convictions, Disabilities etc.. It would not be good practice to bring these people in. In the interest of fairness these people should have first priority but when you look at things now there is a much better candidate out there. People with qualifications in the area of Social Science, Law, Forensics etc... People who are genuine about the job and what it entails! In my own opinion An Garda Siochana have allowed certain incompetent individuals to join the force. This of course is reflected in certain isolated instances such as student marches and the 4 Gardai on trial for the assault and false imprisonment of a mother and son in Dublin.
There is a need for new blood within the force. They complain about experienced officers leaving well thats a fair point but with experience brings old outdated values and views, new blood brings different, fresh & positive ways of thinking people that are in tune with modern day policing. On the latest figures released 42% of the force is eligible for retirement. Off ye go boys time to bring in the young lads and ladies that are desperate to do a good job and make a difference in the communities they serve!
Ronan Fitzpatrick
Posted on 14 Nov 2010 5:26 pm
The panel is not over 300 There is around 180 with every stage of the recruitment process complete eg.Medical, Pcts' etc... The rest make up a panel with certain stages incomplete. Now I'm all for your point in that the minister constantly dodges the question regarding recruitment. However how can you contemplate bringing these people in when it has been around 2 years since their last medical. People could have incurred convictions, Disabilities etc.. It would not be good practice to bring these people in. In the interest of fairness these people should have first priority but when you look at things now there is a much better candidate out there. People with qualifications in the area of Social Science, Law, Forensics etc... People who are genuine about the job and what it entails! In my own opinion An Garda Siochana have allowed certain incompetent individuals to join the force. This of course is reflected in certain isolated instances such as student marches and the 4 Gardai on trial for the assault and false imprisonment of a mother and son in Dublin.
There is a need for new blood within the force. They complain about experienced officers leaving well thats a fair point but with experience brings old outdated values and views, new blood brings different, fresh & positive ways of thinking people that are in tune with modern day policing. On the latest figures released 42% of the force is eligible for retirement. Off ye go boys time to bring in the young lads and ladies that are desperate to do a good job and make a difference in the communities they serve!