· Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act 2015 comes into operation today · Act targets repeats burglars – 75% of burglaries committed by 25% of burglaries. · New law means bail can be denied, and consecutive sentences can be given to repeat burglars · New Burglary Act provides important additional layer of support to Gardai […]
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Minister Fitzgerald Commences Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD has today commenced the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 marking an historic day for the fines payment system in Ireland. Minister Fitzgerald remarked that the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 delivers on the Programme for Government commitment to introduce attachment of earnings to recover […]
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Minister Fitzgerald attends Valletta Summit of EU & African leaders on migration crisis
Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald is today representing Ireland at the Valletta Summit on Migration in Malta. This important Summit brings together leaders and senior government representatives from 31 European countries and 35 African nations.
AGSI welcome EuroCOP to Dublin for Biennial Congress
Program 4th Ordinary Congress of the European Confederation of Police 16-18 November | Dublin, Ireland AGSI looks forward to welcoming 100 delegates from EuroCOP to Dublin for their 4th biennial Congress next week. Last year AGSI won the bid to host this international conference in Dublin and will attend as both a delegate and scruitineer. Attending […]
PHOTO: Sergeant Niall Lynch, Kildare Branch Retires
Sergeant Niall Lynch being presented with his AGSI statue by Bernard Clinch at his retirement function which was held on Friday 16th October at the Kildare House Hotel, Kildare Town. AGSI would like to wish Niall and his family the very best health and happiness on his retirement.
Minister Fitzgerald visits site of new Galway Garda Divisional and Regional Headquarters – Construction to Commence
16 October 2015 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Ms. Frances Fitzgerald T.D. today visited the site of the new Galway Regional and Divisional Garda Headquarters at Murrough, Dublin Road, Galway City. Work on this new building, the total cost of which will exceed €28 million, will commence in the coming days and is expected to take approximately […]
Garda Family Stand Together At Funeral of Garda Tony Golden
The Garda family stood together to honour, mourn and celebrate Garda Tony Golden who’s life was so tragically taken on Sunday. The National Executive of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors along with representatives from each of our 31 Branches nationwide attended Garda Golden’s state funeral today. Up to 4,000 Gardai paid tribute to Garda Golden and […]