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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 […]

Mount Wolesley Summer Offer for AGSI Members  ~ Summer Family Specials from €199.00 pps Our 2 nights B&B 2 Evening Meals Family Summer Break brings relaxation for You and fun filled activities for your children. 2B&B 2Dinners and Children’s High tea included (2Ad+2Ch). Includes Complimentary Spa Experience.  FREE use of the Leisure Centre, Games Room, […]

From 8th March 2013, Parental Leave has been amended in accordance with S.I. No. 81 of 2013 which gives effect to EU Council Directive 2010/18/EU. The changes are as follows: Increase in Parental Leave The amount of parental leave is increased from fourteen weeks to eighteen weeks, i.e. Seventy (70) days to Ninety (90) days, […]

Documents pertaining to the LRC Proposals, An Garda Síochána Sectoral Agreement 2013-2015 are available to review below. Just click on each document link to view: 1. Pensions FAQ – updated for FEMPI 2013 2. Haddington Rd Agreement 3. An Garda Siochana Sectoral Agreement vv1-1 4. FinancialEmergencyMeasuresInThePubInterestBill13 Ballots on the LRC Proposals will issue to all members in the next […]

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has described as “historic”, the outcome of direct negotiations it had with the Labour Relations Commission. Speaking following a meeting with the National Executive to discuss the proposed An Garda Síochána Sectoral Agreement 2013 – 2015, General Secretary John Redmond says, “The outcome of direct negotiations can be […]

The Irish Independent reports today that a deal for Gardai and Nurses “edges closer”.  For the first time in its 35-year history, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors were able to negotiate directly with the Official Side on behalf of its members following meetings earlier this week between the LRC and AGSI. Speaking ahead […]

AGSI members have been asked to consider or to nominate somebody they know in their community who is worthy of a Rehab People of the Year Award.   Unmasking the nation’s heroes!  Do you know someone who deserves a People of the Year Award? There are heroes all around us, but unless you nominate them […]