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The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána was shown a 6-minute video at the 35th Annual Delegate Conference this evening depicting the harsh realities of austerity and how it has affected members of AGSI. General Secretary John Redmond said, “I am inundated with stories of hardship from members on a daily basis so I felt it was […]

RTE’s Pat Kenny Show reported live from our 35th Annual Conference this morning. Reporter Valerie Cox was in Sligo for Conference and spoke to delegates about the feeling among the membership and reaction to Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter’s address. She spoke to members from the Kilkenny / Carlow Branch that walked out of conference […]

Delegates at the AGSI 35th Annual Delegate Conference sat in silent protest during the address by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter this evening. General Secretary John Redmond said he was disappointed that Minister Shatter continues to “rebuke and criticise” his members who are “down-trodden by a Minister who continues to disregard the concerns of his […]

Vice-President Larry Brady delivered the President’s speech on behalf of President Tim Galvin who was unable to attend conference. Please find below the full text of the President’s Address at the 35th Annual Delegate Conference: Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., distinguished guests, fraternal delegates, fellow delegates, friends and colleagues. Good […]

Up to 150 delegates from AGSI’s 31 Branches will arrive in Sligo later today for the Association’s 35th Annual Delegate Conference.   Pay will be the dominant issue as delegates debate a number of motions calling on AGSI’s National Executive to continue to campaign against further cuts to pay and changes to working conditions. “The […]

Members of the AGSI National Executive joined the Central Committee of the GRA this afternoon in a protest outside Government Buildings. The protest is part of AGSI’s campaign to get Government to consider the unique position of An Garda Síochána within Croke Park II. AGSI General Secretary John Redmond says, “Our campaign to achieve particular […]

New Deputy General Secretary of AGSI John Jacob from Change Management Garda Headquarters (Garda Headquarters Branch) joined AGSI Headquarters staff today (Tuesday 19th March).   A native of Kilcormac, Co. Offaly, John Jacob was today announced as the new Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. Experience John joined AGSI on promotion […]

An Actuarial Report for 24/7 Frontline Service Alliance members in relation to the Labour Relations Commission Proposals has been compiled. Download the relevant extract from the Actuarial report by clicking on the link below. Actuarial Report – LRC Proposals – Final  

The Labour Relations Commission has published a Frequently Asked Questions document following the conclusion of the  Croke Park II talks last month. You can download the FAQ document below. FAQs-Labour-Relations-Commission-Proposals-Final You can also view the LRC website here.

General Secretary of the AGSI John Redmond, addressed the ongoing withdrawal of “goodwill” by his members on RTÉ news over the weekend. Speaking on RTÉ Six One and 9 0’clock News last evening, John Redmond said that his members would not volunteer for non-public duty until Government understood their issues and started to listen to […]