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24 September 2015 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD has paid tribute to the late Mr Justice Paul Carney who died yesterday. Expressing her condolences the Minister said: “I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Mr Justice Paul Carney’s wife and family on their very sad loss. Mr Justice Carney was […]

Proposal to establish new Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority Immediate cap on licensing of any new centre-fire semi-automatic rifles Minister signs new Statutory Instrument re-defining non-restricted handguns An Garda Síochána to establish centralised licensing system for restricted firearms Garda Inspectorate to review the administration of firearms licensing Re-establishment of Firearms Consultative Panel No changes to […]

Below you will find the EuroCOP Political Report from the organisations’ lobbying achievements from 2012-2015 authored by President Anna-Nellberg Dennis. The full report is a part of the documentation for the biennial Congress which takes place in Dublin over three days in November which will be attended by AGSI. The European Confederation of Police, EuroCOP, serves as […]

An Taoiseach and Minister Fitzgerald announce new Bail Bill “Bill will strengthen the law to protect the public against crimes committed by offenders out on bail” – Minister Fitzgerald · Bill places new requirements on the Court in considering bail applications · Courts must give reasons for bail decisions · New power of arrest for […]

Address by the Minister for Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TDOn the occasion of the Graduation of Reserve Members of An Garda Síochána at The Garda College, Templemore 23rd July 2015 Commissioner, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and particularly members of the Garda Reserve.One of the great things – maybe the very best thing – about […]

38 years to the day since joining An Garda Síochána Mick Gormley held his retirement function in Kyle’s of Coolock on Monday 20th July 2015. Feature and Photos by Alan Dowley The premises was full to capacity with friends, colleagues and people from the Coolock community. He still has a few days service to go until […]

Gardaí are to get new powers to arrest suspects who breach bail conditions under the terms of a new bill to be published today. The proposed bail legislation places new requirements on courts when considering bail applications and means judges must give reasons for releasing suspected offenders on bail. It also allows for greater restrictions […]