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AGSI has welcomed news of the new DNA Genetic Fingerprint Database. It follows the publication of the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013 by Minister Alan Shatter TD. The key innovation in the Bill is the establishment of a DNA Genetic Fingerprint Database to assist the Garda Síochána in tackling crime. The […]

Irish Independent, 21 AUGUST 2013 FRESH government cuts to garda overtime are expected to impact on the fight against crime. But senior officers have vowed to ensure major operations will not be affected. Frontline garda units have already been warned that the financial resources allocated to the force for the rest of the year have […]

As part of our commitment to our members we have a series of communications strategies that we employ to keep members up to date with what’s happening at National Executive level and throughout the Branch network. These can be summed up as follows: – Digital Media Channels: We have embraced new digital technologies and are happy […]

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Irish Independent –  29 JULY 2013 by TOM BRADY SECURITY EDITOR GARDAI are to introduce full-time armed squads nationwide to combat gangs involved in serious crime and terrorism. Target is to cut number of firearms in force The authorities have decided that permanent armed units should be based in each garda region. But at the same time, […]

Target is to cut the number of firearms in the force by TOM BRADY – 29 JULY 2013 THE introduction of armed units in each garda region outside Dublin has turned out to be a good idea.   There were mixed views in the force when the concept was first mooted, but it was generally agreed […]

The Mater Foundation is inviting AGSI members to take part in a fundraising event next month. The event takes place at the Croghan Hill Event Centre, Rhode Co Offaly on 31st August raising much needed funds for the new Day  Care Oncology Ward at the Mater Public Hospital which is run by Professor John Mc […]

“Disappointed at Supreme Court Ruling” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has released a statement on the Supreme Court ruling relating to the murder of Sgt. Pat Morrissey in the 1980’s. Commenting on reports that Noel Callan the man convicted for murdering Sgt. Morrissey in 1985 could be eligible for remission, AGSI President Tim […]

“Need to Fill Gap Created by Eligible Retirements” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has welcomed the recruitment drive for new Gardai, which begins next year. The lifting of the recruitment ban was first mooted at the AGSI conference in Sligo in March of this year. President Tim Galvin says the announcement is […]