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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Second Stage Speech by the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 A Cheann Comhairle, I move: that the Bill be read a second time. The 2013 Garda annual report which I recently laid before the Oireachtas is a document worth reflecting. It highlights how: · Operation […]

Statements on Budget 2015 Speech by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD Wednesday 15 October 2015 The Budget announced yesterday marks a significant step forward for Ireland. It is a budget which is fair. It is progressive It is responsible It is forward looking It is fair in that lifts 80,000 low […]