John Mc Ging, Rathmines one of nature’s gentlemen retired from An Garda Siochana on 23rd July 2014. John was Branch Secretary for the DMR South. He was a dedicated member of the Association and worked diligently on behalf of his colleagues and took part in many debates at our Annual Delegate Conferences down the years. […]
John Hynes, Castlerea retired on the 21st of July from An Garda Síochána John walked through the gates of the Garda Training Centre on the 6th October 1983 with 67 other recruits. His first station was Kevin Street where he gained a vast amount experience and where he first met Judge Gillian Hussey. Gillian and […]
Former officer Peter Kelleher introduces a process to help those leaving the Police Service in the UK to find a new line of work. Peter Kelleher is the founder of social enterprise www.smarterthinking.org and author of ‘Thinking About Leaving Your Job?’ This article was first posted in PoliceOracle.com on 21st August 2014 If, like me, […]
· Minister Fitzgerald publishes legislation to strengthen the powers and remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission · Minister says this Bill will “ensure that the wider public will have confidence in GSOC and how it carries out its important tasks” Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No 3) Bill 2014 Garda Síochána (Amendment)(No 3) […]
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Christy Gleeson, Gortmore House, Terryglass, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; father of Vice-President of AGSI Willie Gleeson on Wednesday 6th August at St James’s Hospital Dublin. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in Bushy Park Nursing Home, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary from 3pm on Sunday 10th August until 6.30pm. Removal […]
Deputy General Secretary John Jacob and Alan Dowley visited Garda College on Wednesday 30th July to speak to the 185 recently promoted Sergeants to encourage them to join AGSI. This was the first time AGSI had an opportunity to speak to such a large group at one time. While their time was very limited they […]
Department of Justice Press Release Tuesday 29th July, 2014 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, today announced the commencement of the open recruitment process for the post of Garda Commissioner. It is expected the appointment of a new Garda Commissioner will be made by the end of the year. Commenting on this, […]
– Minister commits to implementing a comprehensive ‘Programme of Change’ – “Hard-hitting” report highlights staff strengths, commitment and capabilities; but reveals serious management failures – New Secretary General to the Department of Justice and Equality to be recruited through open competition – Minister says Department must become a 21st century organisation to meet 21st century […]
Better planning in terms of training for the future must be a priority for the Police Service, says Dennis Weeks. Date – 14th July 2014 By – Dennis Weeks – Metropolitan Police Federation (Source Police Oracle) Even in the midst of a recession, forward-thinking organisations are busy planning for growth and considering what may be […]
Speech by Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality, on Justice Reform, at the MacGill Summer School 21 July, 2014 Ladies and Gentlemen, We talk a lot these days about reform. But why reform? Surely not just for the sake of reform; But to keep apace with rapidly changing realities of life in contemporary […]
