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 […]
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 […]
The Public Accounts Committee has a vital role to perform in our democracy. So too does An Garda Síochána. It is in no-one’s interests that a situation be allowed to develop where either hampers the ability of the other to discharge their proper roles. I have no doubt that the vast majority of members of […]
A presentation to mark Sgt. Paul Wallace’s time as Director of the Garda Benevolent Trust Fund was made last month in the Westbury Hotel (13th December 2013). Sgt. Wallace from Burtonport in Co. Donegal was a Director of the Garda Benevolent Trust Fund for three years during his time on the AGSI National Executive. […]
Sergeant Frank Smith formerly of Garda Headquarters retired from An Garda Síochána on the 16th of September 2013. A surprise retirement party was held for Frank which was attended by Assistant Commissioner Fintan Fanning, Chief Supt Tony Mc Loughlin, Inspector Rita Delaney, Brian O’ Dea, National Executive AGSI and retired Superintendent Andy Fahy and many […]
This month the Garda Community Relations Bureau in An Garda Síochána published its winter newsletter, with many of the activities involving members of AGSI. In this edition: – Heroes and Princesses events – Supporting Safer Communities – Irish Coast Guard ‘Give us a Hand’ event – Seasonal Safety Tips – Polish School Limerick Fete – […]
Official Department Press Release Minister Shatter encouraged by response to Garda Recruitment Campaign Referring to the opening of a Garda recruitment campaign on the 12 December 2013, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today commented on developments to date and reminded potential applicants that the closing date for receipt of applications […]
Representation in Times of Austerity – An Irish Case Study General Secretary of AGSI John Redmond has penned a short article on the impact of austerity on members. The article has been published in the most recent newsletter of the International Council of Police Representative Associations. ****** The Road to Recognition for the Association […]
Walter Kilcullen attended his last meeting of the AGSI National Executive on Friday 13th December. He retires from An Garda Síochána on 31st December. His retirement function will take place in January where a presentation will be made to him by the AGSI National Executive. Walter is pictured below with AGSI Head Office […]
“Rewarding Loyal & Committed Service” – AGSI President Ships Decanters were presented to former members of the National Executive at a presentation last week (Thursday 12th of December). Mick Connell who retired from An Garda Síochana and AGSI National Executive Committee in June 2011 was invited back to be presented with a Ships Decanter. […]
