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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 […]

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

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 […]

  · 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  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   […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]