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Adjournment Debate 10 June 2014 Seanad Éireann   The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to have notifications of speeding fines sent by registered post to offenders – Senator John Kelly Reply by Minister of State Sean Sherlock on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD I wish to […]

A key funding stream is available to tackle cross-border criminality and promote victim and witness welfare. Cliff Caswell reports for the Police Oracle in the UK Date – 5th June 2014 When senior officer Bernie Gravett was conducting an investigation into international criminal gangs, little did he know that he would stumble across one of […]

Independent Review Group to be chaired by Mr. Kevin Toland Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, has today announced that, in tandem with the wide ranging reforms of the justice system already in train, an Independent Review Group has been established to undertake a review of the Department itself. The Minister stated: “The […]

Decision to allow Irish An Garda Siochana to take industrial action will be closely studied, claim analysts. Date – 28th May 2014 By – Cliff Caswell – Police Oracle A European ruling that gives Ireland’s National Police Service, An Garda Siochana, the right to strike could have far-reaching ramifications for British policing, staff association officials […]

Second Stage Speech by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality Tuesday, 27 May 2014   I welcome the opportunity to respond to the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 which has been introduced by Deputy Wallace. The tabling of the Bill comes as debate continues on the various matters addressed in the […]

Last week AGSI General Secretary John Redmond and National Executive Member Mick Hiney attended the 90th annual conference of the Police Federation of England and Wales in Bournemouth. More than 1,800 delegates from 43 forces throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and overseas attended including representatives from the Association of Chief Police Officers, the […]

14th May 2014 The purpose of the meeting was to have a discussion with a number of the individuals and organisations which made a written submission on the review of the effectiveness of the legislation relating to the oversight of An Garda Síochána. AGSI President Tim Galvin and General Secretary John Redmond attended the Committee […]

Photos by Alan Dowley On Saturday 17th May the Garda Memorial Day was held at the Garda Memorial in the grounds of Dublin Castle for deceased members of An Garda Siochana killed in the line of duty. Celebrants were Fr. Joe Kennedy and Archdeacon David Pierpoint. The Garda Band and male and female Garda Choirs […]

The European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP) along with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) have released media statements responding to the decision of the European Committee of Social Rights. Read the EuroCOP press release below EuroCOP welcomes the Conclusion of the European Committee of Social Rights on the rights of Irish police officers Luxembourg […]

AGSI in the Media News outlets reporting on Complaint 83/2012 taken successfully to Europe by AGSI. RTÉ News: Gardaí have won the right to strike and negotiate their own pay and conditions following a decision by the Council of Europe. Read more here. BBC News: Europe ruling: Gardaí win right to strike. Read more here. […]