AGSI General Secretary, John Redmond was interviewed on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland and Newstalk Breakfast this morning following the appointment of Nóirín O’Sullivan as the new Garda Commissioner. John was interviewed by Gavin Jennings on Morning Ireland Listen here. John was interviewed by Ivan Yates. Listen back at 48 minutes 50 seconds. AGSI welcomes appointment […]
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An Taoiseach & Minister Fitzgerald marks the ‘16 Days of Action’ to raise awareness about gender-based violence
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD & the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, have today marked the start of the ‘16 Days of Action’ to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The 16 Days Campaign is an international campaign that started in 1991. The Campaign run from 25th November, UN International Day for the […]
AGSI welcome appointment of new Garda Commissioner
“Commissioner O’Sullivan has a wealth of experience and we look forward to her decisive leadership in the reform of An Garda Síochána.” – AGSI General Secretary The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has welcomed the appointment of Nóirin O’Sullivan as Garda Commissioner. Speaking this afternoon General Secretary, John Redmond said: “We are delighted […]
Canadian and Scottish officers linked to top Garda post – Irish Times
Conor Lally Irish Times 24/11/14 Canadian and Scottish officers linked to top Garda post Race to become Garda Commissioner nears conclusion with final interviews this week. The identity of the new Garda commissioner will be known in the next 10 days, with the final interviews for the post being held this week. Interim Garda Commissioner […]
Gold Pin Award for John Redmond
Congratulations to General Secretary John Redmond who was presented with a Gold Pin from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. The presentation took place at a ceremony on Friday 7th November in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The award marks John’s ’50 donations.’ John gives Platelets every month in St. James’ Hospital. He was presented with […]
Garda Inspectorate Meet AGSI National Executive
On Thursday 13th November the Garda Inspectorate Chief Inspector Robert Olson, Deputies Mark Tolan, Debra Kirby and Senior Inspector Éimear Fisher visited AGSI Head Office to discuss its Crime Investigation Report and its findings with the National Executive Committee. Photo by Alan Dowley
Submit your Alternative Roster Proposal by Friday 21st November
Have your say on the Roster We are now inviting any Sergeant or Inspector who has an alternative roster proposal, to submit this to us for consideration, before Friday 21st November. When submitting your proposal you must ensure that it complies with the European Working Time Directive in all regards. The AGSI Roster Working Group […]
Josephine Feehily nominated as first Chairperson-designate of independent Policing Authority
· Minister Fitzgerald says Ms. Feehily will “bring a wealth of experience and competences to her new independent role leading the public oversight of policing in Ireland” and is “ideally-placed to oversee and support the modernisation and upgrading of systems which is now required in An Garda Síochána.” · Outgoing Chairman of Revenue Commissioners […]
Minister Fitzgerald publishes Garda Inspectorate report on Crime Investigation
Minister says Inspectorate report raises serious concerns and represents ahighly challenging analysis of Garda processes and systemsMinister welcomes comprehensive recommendations on need for upgradedtechnology, effective systems and changes to management practiceReport will contribute to Minister’s ongoing reforms aimed at delivering‘sea-change in policing’ · New Policing Authority to play key roles in implementation of Garda reforms […]
Opinion Editorial: What’s a person’s good name worth?
By John Jacob, Deputy General Secretary, Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors TD’s and Senators enjoy certain constitutional privileges. This means that they have certain rights and privileges that are set down in the constitution. TD’s and Senators may not for example, be arrested when going to, returning from or being within the […]