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 […]
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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 […]
Isolated by Debt? Insolvency Service of Ireland Article
Isolated by Debt Article provided by Insolvency Service of Ireland Most people have debt but when repayments suddenly become unmanageable it becomes problem debt and this can happen due to a variety of reasons, usually an unexpected change of circumstances such as pay cuts, job loss or relationship breakdown. Many people in Ireland are having […]
Minister Fitzgerald publishes draft Bill to establish new Policing Authority
New Garda Authority will: · provide additional layer of public oversight to policing · provide a new engine to drive reforms of policing system · hold Garda management to account including via public meetings · develop a key role in the future appointment of senior Garda management The General Scheme has being published on the […]
Garda Historial Society AGM Notice
The AGM of the Garda Historical Society takes place at Store Street Garda Station on Tuesday 18th November at 7pm. It will be followed at 8pm by a lecture on ‘Guide to the 1916 Rising’ by Bart Faulkner. Light refreshments will be served. Connect with the Garda Historical Society on social media www.facebook.com/gardahs Twitter @PoliceHistory Email gardahistoricalsociety@gmail.com […]
AGSI Supporting Movember
Members of AGSI are supporting Movember and trying to raise money for men’s health research. We are asking Branch members to champion the campaign and support this worthwhile cause. Want to know more? Find out here Lost for ideas? Why not check out the Movember style guide? Remember, you must follow the rules! View them […]
Annual Delegate Conference Plans Begin – Meath Location for 2015 Event
The 37th Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors will take place in Trim, Co. Meath next year. The 3-day event takes place on Monday March 30th, Tuesday 31st and Wednesday April 1st 2015 at the Knightsbrook Hotel. The Specialist Committee who oversee conference is chaired by Vice-President Antoinette Cunningham. Speaking […]
Retirement of Mark Tobin – Meath Branch
Mark Tobin who was the Sergeant In Charge of Slane, Co Meath retired from An Garda Síochána on Friday 10th of October after 32 years of dedicated service. Mark was a Community Sergeant and was popular with the people of Slane if the numbers who turned up at his retirement is anything to judge by. […]