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Message from General Secretary, John Redmond Sunday 6th July 2013, 12noon Colleagues, I have just been notified of the sad passing of Julie Curran, wife of our former Deputy General Secretary, Joe Curran. We extend the condolences of the AGSI National Executive and Membership to our former colleague and his family. May she rest in […]

PRESS STATEMENT – DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND REFORM  Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform welcomes the Final Report of the Croke Park Implementation Body The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Brendan Howlin T.D., today welcomed the publication by the Implementation Body for the Public Service Agreement (‘Croke Park Agreement’) […]

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Galway are offering AGSI members a special offer for Monday 29th July during Galway Race Week. ******** *€199 Bed and Super Buffet Breakfast per room (based on two people sharing), including 2 tickets to the Monday Race Meet. This is a great chance for you to experience the […]

The President of The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Tim Galvin, led tributes to Detective Sergeant Michael Moloney on his sudden passing yesterday. General Secretary  John Redmond and Deputy General Secretary John Jacob have extended the sympathies of the AGSI National Executive and membership to Detective Sergeant Moloney’s family and colleagues. A highly respected […]

                      Source: The Irish Times  

Eight courthouses around the country will close permanently by the end of the year, the Courts Service has announced. Offaly and Mayo will each lose two courthouses with the closure of the Edenderry, Birr, Swinford and Ballyhaunis facilities. In Cork, Kinsale’s courthouse will close, while Kells in Meath, Clones in Monaghan and Baltinglass in Wicklow will also all […]

Topical Issue Debate 27 June 2013 Opening Remarks by Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence The progress made with the redeployment of 25 staff from the Department of Agriculture to Garda Central Vetting Unit Pat Deering   I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The House will be […]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter TD has commented on the recent crime figures for Quarter 1 2013 released by the Central Statistics Office. Below is the official press statement released from his Department. Publication by Central Statistics Office of Recorded Crime Statistics, Quarter 1 2013 Minister Shatter highlights continuing Garda successes in […]

Members of AGSI have voted overwhelmingly to accept the Labour Relations Commission Proposals/An Garda Síochána Sectoral Agreement 2013-2015. Following the ballot of AGSI members an overwhelming 93% of members voted yes to accept the new pay deal negotiated last month by John Redmond, General Secretary; John Jacob, Deputy General Secretary; Tim Galvin President; Antoinette Cunningham, Vice President […]