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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. […]

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD and the Northern Ireland Minister of Justice, David Ford MLA, met today in Dublin, accompanied by the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan and the PSNI Chief Constable, Matt Baggott, and officials.   The two police chiefs briefed the Ministers on the current security situation and on […]

Former AGSI National Executive member Eric Boyle retired this month and to mark his retirement his colleagues joined him for a celebratory luncheon. Below Alan Dowley shares news and photos from the event.    After 30 years’ dedicated service Eric Boyle Sergeant In-Charge of Castleblaney retired from An Garda Síochána on Friday 6th December 2013. […]

Minister Shatter Announces the Commencement of Garda Recruitment   Department Press Release    The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today (12th December 2013) announced the opening of a recruitment campaign for new recruits to An Garda Síochána.   The last recruits entered the Garda College in Templemore in May 2009, after […]

Garda recruitment to begin after five-year break – by Conor Lally, Irish Times  More than 30,000 expressions of interest received since last contest   Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons There are now fewer than 13,100 gardaí, almost 1,600 less than the peak levels of 14,600 just after the economy collapsed. Recruitment to An Garda Síochána will today […]