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Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Second Stage Speech by the Minister for Justice and EqualityFrances Fitzgerald TD Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 Dáil Éireann   24th September, 2015 A Cheann Comhairle,I move that the Bill be read a second time. The establishment of an independent Policing Authority represents a key element of the […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

Dáil Debate: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to address the increase in violent burglaries in Ireland

Check Against Delivery Topical Issues Debate 22nd September 2015 The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to address the increase in violent burglaries in Ireland. – Niall Collins TD The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline her plans to tackle rural crime in County Tipperary following a spate of […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

Minister for Justice Statement on the Death of The Hon. Mr Justice Paul Carney

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 […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

Minister Fitzgerald announces changes to Firearms Licensing

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 […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

Garda Tennis Table Club Compete At European Police Championships

An Garda Siochana   Compete in UNION SPORTIVE DES POLICES D’EUROPE    Table Tennis Championships. The Garda Team consisting of members from five divisions across the country competed in the European Police Table Tennis championships in Bulgaria recently. The team  had trained collectively in Athlone over the winter months with Athlone Table Tennis Club under the guidance […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

IRISH EXAMINER: Call for State to build homes for Gardaí struggling on €23k

Thursday, September 03, 20150 Sean O’Riordan, Irish Examiner   The Government is being urged to build homes for gardaí and other essential workers who cannot afford soaring rents. The Garda Representative Association (GRA) claims newly qualified gardaí just out of Templemore will suffer more than most, as the Government has removed their annual rent allowance […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

EuroCOP Political Lobbying Report 2012-2015

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 […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

“New bill demonstrates this Government’s ongoing commitment to crack down on crime” – An Taoiseac

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 […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement

Minister’s Address: Graduation of Reserve Members of An Garda Síochána

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 […]

Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement