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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 […]

Speech by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD MacGill Summer School 21 July 2015 A Productive Year Ladies and Gentlemen, You all know the old question and answer: Question:        How do you eat an elephant? Answer:        In very thin slices. I would propose to you that […]

By Cormac O’Keeffee 20th July 2015 Gardaí are being “hammered” by new laws which have led to a massive 42% cut in the cost of Garda sick leave. Officers are reportedly coming into work sick, on crutches or seriously ill, and are failing to meet payments on financial loans because of the system, according to […]

· “Landmark new bill seeks to put victims at the heart of the Justice system” – Minister Fitzgerald · Proposed bill delivers on Programme for Government commitment and transposes EU Victims Directive into Irish law Tuesday 14 July 2015 Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, has today secured Government approval for the drafting, […]

Fitzgerald confirms personnel strength of An Garda Síochána was 12,772 at end of May Irish Times.com published 7 July 2015 By Marie O’Halloran Five hundred gardaí are out sick on any given day of the week, the Dáil has heard. Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Niall Collins said that out of a Garda force of 12,772 […]