AGSI Blog

AGSI member Sgt. Fachtna O’ Donovan held a retirement party on February 7th 2015. Fachtna retired after 19 years as Sergeant-in-charge of Castletownbere Station in Co. Cork. He previously served at Kevin St., Anglesea St. and Tipperary Town. He also served on the UN mission to Western Sahara. A large crowd turned out at The Berehaven Lodge to […]

  · 300 recruits currently training in Garda College · Minister Fitzgerald says: “today’s intake builds on the Government’s promise of seamless ongoing recruitment” Monday 2 February 2015 In the third intake to the Garda College in a matter of months, 100 new recruits entered training in Templemore today 2nd February. Marking this day, the […]

Minister Fitzgerald and Commissioner O’Sullivan welcome announcement Delegates representing over half a million police officers in 27 European countries arrive in Dublin 16-18 November Delegates representing over half a million police officers in 27 European countries will descend on Dublin later this year.   The European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP) has chosen the Irish capital […]

AGSI is asking members to support John Duggan’s campaign to get necessary medical treatment for a rare and life-threatening blood disorder. John is a nephew of Ollie Duggan, Secretary of the Laois/Offaly AGSI Branch, stationed in Banagher Garda Station and also a nephew of Tom Duggan (Retired) of Cahir Garda Station. Read John’s story below. Please sign the […]

· An Taoiseach & Minister Fitzgerald visit Garda HQ in Phoenix Park · Minister welcomes delivery of new Garda vehicles · 370 new vehicles funded by €10 million investment announced on Budget Day · First new vehicles to be allocated to Garda Traffic Corps · Committee identifies Garda technology needs An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD […]

The Minister has been informed by Simon O’Brien, Chairman of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), of his intention to resign his position with effect from 30th January 2015. Simon O’Brien was appointed Chairman of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission on 12th December, 2011, a role to which he brought a wealth of knowledge and […]

We include a Christmas message below from Anna Nellberg Dennis, the President of EuroCOP. Dear Colleagues, Christmas and the advent of a new year provide an opportunity to reflect on the year just gone and the one ahead, and to spend some time with family and friends. This year has been another year full of […]

A new policing model is being drawn up by the garda authorities and will be rolled out in the new year, writes Tom Brady in today’s Irish Independent. It will streamline and modernise crime investigations, leading to greater accountability within the force, and place more emphasis on the victims. Specialist units will be overhauled and […]

· Commission to investigate certain matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána · Mr. Justice Kevin O’Higgins to be the sole member of the Commission 19 December 2014 Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice & Equality has today announced that the Government has approved the establishment of a Commission of Investigation to […]

The Three Musketeers (Mousketeers) and D’Artangan Morrisey grew moustaches for the month of November in support of the Movember appeal to raise funds to improve the lives of men affected by prostate and testicular cancer. D’Artangan came under domestic pressure and removed his moustache after a few weeks. We didn’t all get words of encouragement, “it […]