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DO YOU HAVE integrity? Are you a good leader with excellent communication skills? These are just some of the core things the new Garda Commissioner will need.
The advert to recruit the new Garda Commissioner has been published on the Publicjobs.ie citing that the whoever takes up the role will have to be an ”inspirational leader” with the “utmost integrity”.
Noirín O’Sullivan has been acting commissioner since Martin Callinan stepped down from the role in March, in the wake of the controversy surrounding his handling of key issues within the Gardaí, including whistleblowing by members of the force.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said net for candidates for the role would be cast worldwide.
A leader
It’s not just public sector workers that this role is open to. The advert states that the successful candidate can be from either the public or private sector, but must have a proven track record as a strategic leader and senior manager in a large and complex organisation.
They want someone who is capable to learn quickly on the job, someone who has a good understanding of the wide range of responsibilities under the remit of An Garda Síochána as well as “sound judgement”.
Build trust back up
There have been reports that morale within the force is low, which is why it is no surprise that the new commissioner is required to have the ability to “build trust” and must be able to collaborate with the forthcoming Policing Authority and across the management team and wider work force.
Other than that, an interest in protecting the security of the State, would be a plus. This includes threats from terrorism, espionage and sabotage, and from activities intended to subvert or undermine parliamentary democracy or the institutions of the State.
Desirable requirements would be that you are a person that has extensive experience leading within a police service, as well as someone who has a degree or an MBA.
The rate of pay for this job is €180,613, the tenure is for seven years and you’ll be based at Garda Headquarters in Phoenix Park.
Here is the full information booklet and how to apply:
http://www.publicjobs.ie/publicjobs/campaignAdvert/13651/booklet.htm
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whenever there’s a viable flight option from Shannon I will always choose to fly from Shannon, heck I’ve gone via heathrow / paris to avoid flying from Dublin, and forget cork straight off.. the damn road to cork is a joke.
The road goes two ways you know
It’s a much better airport than Dublin and someone should tell David McWilliams that it’s in Clare not Limerick…
Shannon is a small airport. Ireland has to many airport for 6.3 million people.
Shane there is no comparison between Dublin and Shannon Airports .
Shannon passenger numbers 2013 : 1.6 million
Dublin passenger numbers 2013 : 20.3 million.
They’re not comparable .
@Michael.. you bring up a very fair point but I wasn’t comparing the traffic volumes :) but that would be a good reason why Shannon is better
Shannon airport is minutes away from the Wild Atlantic Way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anftlby4gSE The West’s Awake.
The problem with Shannon is that nobody wants to go there
Have flown the last few times from Shannon to visit my in laws and its a doddle.. As someone who hates travel the most important thing is NO DELAYS and NO HASSLE.. Shannon will oblige..
Contrast that with a 16 hour delay while i was 5 months pregnant in Dublin in 2008, 6 hour delay in 2008..
Gimme Shannon anyday
Good for you, but most people want to fly to Cork or Dublin, that’s why Shannon is always destined to be a bridesmaid
16 hour delays can happen anywhere and are rarely the fault of the airport.
The big advantage for an airport like Cork or Shannon is that you pass through security, immigation etc. so much faster than in a bigger airport.
However, delays are where their downside kicks in. If you pick up a long delay, large airports usually have a number of facilities where you can amuse yourself. In a small airport, if you’re lucky, you might find a decent book in the bookshop.
Pierce.. I wouldnt agree with that.. Destination choice in Shannon was limited and now that they have added more flights thanks to Michael O Leary the Airport is more successful. People are voting with their feet.
Dublin will always be the busiest airport and thats ok cos its the capital city. Was only in Cork once and it was ok. The roads into and out of both are a bloody nightmare.
Shannon is doing a fine job of serving the West. Most of dont want to go to Dublin thank you very much. Too much bloody hassle.
I don’t know how you think that Dublin airport is responsible for a 16 hour delay or that Shannon airport would never experience flight delays! Yes, Shannon is faster to pass through and you’re less likely to experience small delays but major flight delays are nothing to do with the airport.
Clearly you haven’t a notion what people want.
This is in reply to Pierce2020′s original comment.
don’t mention the war planes
Delighted that Shannon is on the up and up no thanks to Fianna Fáil or unions. Twenty years ago Shannon Mail order had a turn over of 13 million pounds equal 20 million euro went out of business thru mis management and unions. Thanks to Michael O Leary I won’t have to drive 100 miles to Kerry , or Knock forget Dublin or Cork.
Thats the problem with Ireland. So many of you choose to live in sparsely populated areas. But want a service on your doorstep. Whether its airports, jobs or broadband. 6.3 million people on the island with 12 airports. Crazy.
New Zealand with a smaller population has 40 airports with services and 12 served by international connections.The Mid west and Shannon region is not a sparsely populated area either. As it stands 2million people are now within 90 mins drive of Shannon airport.
Bobby you understand that of the 4.6 million people living in the Republic of Ireland over 3million live outside the greater Dublin area. Those people are also paying their taxes and have as much right to services as those within a stones throw of the capital.
In all fairness New Zealand is rather big compared to our little burb but I get your point. BTW Shannon was always viable but suffered by being Dublins lacky…i.e. not allowed to compete. Now all bets are off. Go Shannon.
If the state no longer has direct ownership of the 2 companies, how will this affect Shannon Free Zone in the light of EU competition law?
Do companies there benefit from a tax free status and if so should they continue to benefit?
Exactly what I was thinking Paul when I read the article. The Shannon Development Company has been offering govt tax breaks and incentives to sources tenants and customers for their premises. Assuming those tax breaks are gone with govt ownership , SDC’s costs will jump immediately without the equivalent jump in Revenue.
Folks, take a look at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications report on the Bill. See in particular Section 5.3.1
http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/media/committees/transportandcommunications/Report-on-the-General-Scheme-of-the-Shannon-Aviation-Services-and-Miscellaneous-Provisions-Bill-2013-Laid-6-Nov-2013.pdf
more imaginry jobs
Great News for The Mid West
All who live in Clare,Limerick, Tipperary and North Kerry should use Shannon Airport whenever possible!
Let’s get Shannon going!
It has all the facilities. Local- long runways- pleasant staff- cheap car-parking !
Let’s get Shannon moving under new management!
I wish them well!
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