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Minister Shatter announces the appointment of a High Court Judge to GSOC controversy

Minister Shatter announces the appointment of a High Court Judge to review all matters of relevance to issues of controversy and concern relating to GSOC DEPARTMENT of JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, has today said,    “I have briefed Cabinet today on developments that have occurred in […]

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Minister Shatter Address at 50th Anniversary of Garda College

Speech by Alan Shatter T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence at the Garda College 50th Anniversary Celebrations Commissioner Martin Callinan, Assistant Commissioner Fintan Fanning, Deputies Noel Coonan, Alan Kelly and Michael Lowry, Mayor of Templemore Martin Fogary, distinguished guests, members of An Garda Síochána past and present, ladies and gentlemen.   I am delighted to be here today, […]

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Graduating Success: Detective Sergeant Michael Mulligan

  Detective Sergeant Michael Mulligan from the Detective Unit Santry has graduated with a Higher Diploma.   Michael is a member of the DMR North Branch of AGSI and was recently awarded a Higher Diploma in Safety Health and Welfare at Work, level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.   He is pictured below with a […]

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Statement by the Minister for Justice on allegations of surveillance of offices of GSOC

  Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, TD on allegations of surveillance of offices of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission  11 February 2014 I would like to begin by emphasising the important public role played by An Garda Síochána as the police force in this State and by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman […]

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Christy Morrison (DMR West) Joins National Executive

On the 31st of December 2013 Walter Kilcullen AGSI Honorary Treasurer retired from An Garda Siochana and AGSI. Nominations were sought from AGSI Branches within the Dublin Metropolitan Region for Walters replacement and only one proposal was received, that of Christy Morrison, who is stationed in Ballyfermot and Branch Secretary for DMR West, the very […]

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Michael Gallagher Appointed Honorary Treasurer

The National Executive Committee has elected Michael Gallagher as the New Honorary Treasurer to replace Walter Kilcullen who retired from An Garda Síochána and AGSI on December 31st last. Michael was the Assistant Treasurer before his new appointment. We wish Michael well as he takes on responsibility of managing the Associations’ finances.  

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Seanad Éireann Adjournment Debate: Serious Offences Law Change

Adjournment Debate 29 January 2014 – Seanad Éireann The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to change the law so that people found guilty of serious offences such as domestic violence, assault and sexual offences cannot pay financial compensation in lieu of a custodial sentence   – Senator Averil Power Response by Minister […]

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Seanad Adjournment Debate – Garda Reserve – Speech by Minister John Perry TD

Seanad Adjournment Debate – Garda Reserve – Speech by Minister John Perry TD, on behalf of Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter TD 28 January, 2014 Senator Martin Conway   The need for the Minister for Justice Defence and Equality to make a statement on his plans for the future of the Garda […]

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