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AGSI Media Statement  9th October 2014 “Trade union rights are democratic rights and it’s not about striking” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has welcomed a decision by the EU Council of Ministers to uphold a decision last May by the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) in a case taken by the […]

Remarks by Frances Fitzgerald, T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality, at the launch of the British-Irish Visa Scheme Irish Embassy, London Monday, 6th October 2014   Home Secretary, Ambassador, ladies and gentlemen, The obvious good news, today, is that, for the first time, tourists and business visitors will be able to visit the United Kingdom […]

Address by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD at the 12th Annual Cross Border Seminar on Organised Crime La Mon Hotel, Belfast Minister Ford, Chief Constable, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen I am delighted to be here at the annual Cross Border Seminar on Organised Crime. I would firstly like to take the […]

We continue our series of features looking at case studies from other police forces. *********** Senior officers caution against overly enthusiastic use of body worn video at the expense of other evidence and highlight ‘caveats’ attached to armed officers wearing them. By – Josh Loeb – Police Oracle A force’s landmark trial of body worn […]

Podge Tobin said a fond farewell to colleagues after almost 37 years in the Garda Síochána, having joined on the 7th September 1977 and spending 24 years in the rank of Sergeant the majority of which was spent in Ballyconnell. On Sunday the 14th September Patrick Tobin (Podge) hung up his Sergeant’s uniform for the […]

We continue our series of feature articles looking at case studies from other police forces. *********** Learning arising from the use of Taser. By – Learning the Lessons Published in PoliceOracle.com The Learning the Lessons Committee is a multi-agency committee established to disseminate and promote learning across the police service. Its members are: Association of […]

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY TOPICAL ISSUE DEBATE 17 September 2014 The completion last week by GSOC of its investigation into an alleged leak of confidential information concerning the Public Interest Investigation into the alleged surveillance of its offices and its decision to not publish its Report into the matter. – Alan Shatter TD A Cheann Comhairle, […]

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 […]