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Minister says: – “I am determined that serious offenders and serial offenders must continue to be imprisoned.” – “While prisons must remain part of the answer, prison must not be the only answer.” – “Research proves supervised community sanctions can help in reducing reoffending, thereby reducing crime.” Minister outlines series of actions in response to […]

· An additional 80 civilian staff to be deployed at the airport at border control booths on a 24/7 basis · 125 Gardaí to be released from immigration functions at Dublin Airport · Minister commits to examining and pursuing all opportunities to civilianise non–frontline Garda tasks 16 September, 2014 Frances Fitzgerald T.D, Minister for Justice […]

In the first intake to the Garda College in Templemore, 100 new recruits entered training yesterdat, (Monday 15th September). Speaking at the induction, Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice & Equality,  said that this marked a positive step forward for policing in Ireland and promised seamless ongoing recruitment after a period of financial constraint. The […]

We continue our look at Policing case studies in our feature series. ******** Inspectorate aims to resolve whether force’s approach complies with national guidance. By -Josh Loeb, Police Oracle Two oversight bodies are independently carrying out a review and an inquiry into Police Scotland’s decision to allow some firearms officers to attend routine call-outs while […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. ******* Former Met officer involved in the shooting of Mr Rodney following a hard stop has been charged in connection with his death.   By – Jasmin McDermott – Police Oracle The firearms officer involved in the shooting of Azelle […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. ***** Staff associations claim changes to post incident procedures need to be supported by evidence and suggest watchdog is pursuing its own agenda By – Jasmin McDermott – Police Oracle The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) should not dictate police […]

AGSI General Secretary John Redmond writes an article for this month’s edition of the ICPRA eZine. This article previously featured in the AGSI monthly eZine “News from the Top Table.” The International Council of Police Representative Associations was established in 1996 when the Canadian Police Association extended invitations to police association executives from around the […]

Remembering Garda Robbie McCallion & Garda Gary McLoughlin 90 cyclists, former colleagues and friends of the late Gardaí Robbie McCallion, Letterkenny Garda Station and Garda Gary McLoughlin who was attached to Buncrana Garda Station and who lost their lives whilst on duty in Donegal in 2009 will remember them in a major charity event next […]

This following statement has been issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the payment issue affecting Garda member and other public sector workers and pensioners. *********** With regard to those staff and former staff members who bank with AIB, Ulster Bank and Permanent TSB and have not received their salary […]

Have you received your monthly salary? It seems that an issue this morning has prevented the paying of wages to public sector employees. AGSI has contacted the Killarney Pay Section and they are working on the problem. They cannot say how the problem has arisen or where the problem is, but it’s not confined to […]