Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald promised the country’s newest gardaí that they are entering into a force that will be “transformed” in the coming years. Article published in today’s Irish Independent here. The minister, who was joined by Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan, was speaking at the passing out ceremony at the garda college in Templemore where […]
An article in today’s Irish Times reviews the new BA in Policing at Garda College in Templemore. The course is accredited by the University of Limerick and the article below is written by lecturers in the Law Department, Professor Shane Kilcommins and Dr Eimear Spain. Article published in IrishTimes.com here: New training programme has a number of […]
Check Against Delivery Address by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD on the occasion of the Garda Passing Out Ceremony Garda College Templemore 23 April 2015 Commissioner, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen and of course, the most important people here today, our new members of An Garda Síochána. You’re the most important because […]
Check Against Delivery Topical Issues Debate 21 April 2015 To ask the Minister for Justice the Garda guidelines in relation to house, land or property repossessions; if the Minister has any plans to review or change such guidelines as a result of recent repossession cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […]
· Building will provide modern 21st century facilities for Gardaí and members of the public, particularly victims of crime · Capital allocation of €42 million in 2015 for the provision of three new Garda divisional Headquarters Monday 20 April 2015 The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin T.D., the Minister for Transport, Tourism […]
Address by Ms Frances Fitzgerald TD Minister for Justice and Equality to the 2015 Annual Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Introduction Mr President, distinguished guests, delegates, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at your conference and for your kind words of welcome. This is […]
Media updates from days two and three of the 37th annual Delegate Conference of the AGSI Media: The Irish Independent Topic: An extra 250 Gardaí to be recruited within six months Reporter: Tom Brady Read: Click here ******************** Media: Irish Examiner Topic: Arm more officers to tackle organised crime Read: Click here ******************** Media: RTÉ News […]
MEDIA STATEMENT – DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & EQUALITY 1 APRIL 2015 Minister Fitzgerald announces ramping-up of Garda recruitment with a further 250 new recruits in 2015 • Two batches of 125 new recruits to enter Garda College • 550 Gardaí will have been recruited by this Government between September 2014 and 2015 Wednesday 1 April […]
Media updates from day two of the 37th annual Delegate Conference of the AGSI Media: The Herald Topic: Gardaí accuse boss of failing to engage with their concerns Reporter: Tom Brady Read: Click here ******************** Media: The Irish Examiner Topic: AGSI cool towards Noirín O’Sullivan Reporter: Cormac O’Keeffe Read: Click here ******************** Media: The Irish Independent […]
