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.
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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 […]
Death of Garda in Co. Louth: Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD
11 October 2015 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, has said she is appalled by the loss of life in Omeath this evening. Minister Fitzgerald said: “The fact that a Garda has laid down his life while protecting the community is a cause of great sadness. His death will be mourned by […]
AGSI Statement: Death of Garda in Co. Louth
Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors Media Statement 11 October 2015 The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has extended its condolences to the family of the Garda shot dead in the line of duty tonight in Omeath, Co. Louth. Deputy General Secretary of the AGSI, John Jacob, described this evening’s events as “the ultimate […]
IRISH TIMES: “Rural crime is about jobs not Garda stations or the bail laws”
By John McManus, published in IrishTimes.com 8 October 2015 A 1,000 more on the dole in a Garda district leads to an extra 50 break-ins and thefts The harrowing testimony of the Corcoran family about their ordeal at the hands of a gang of seven Dublin criminals has given fresh impetus to the long-simmering debate […]
