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By now you may have heard of the very sad passing of retired Inspector Eddie (Edmund) Murphy formerly of DMR Traffic, Dublin Castle. Eddie was the Senior Vice President of AGSI and served diligently on the National Executive. Those of you who have been to AGSI Conferences will know that Eddie was passionate about his […]

Darragh Mc Donald, 18 yrs, who took Gold in the Paralympic 400mtrs Mens Freestyle Swimming on September 1st is none other than a nephew of the AGSI Deputy General Secretary John Redmond. John was at the event with his two sons and other family members to witness the win. He said ‘ the atmosphere was […]

Interview with the Deputy General Secretary on News Ninety, Northern Sound Radio

DPERS has published the results of their review of allowances in the Public Sector, including An Garda Síochána.   AGSI has sought an explaination from Management on the proposals.- a meeting date is awaited . Garda management say they are waiting for clarification from the Department of Justice and Defence.  Rent allowance will not be […]

Deputy General Secretary of the AGSI, John Redmond takes part in a debate on the Government’s €3.5 million cuts to public sector allowances with Sean Murphy, Deputy Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland. The interview is undertaken by broadcaster Cathal MacCoille. Listen to the clip from Morning Ireland on Wednesday 19th September 2012 here. http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0919/morningireland.html  

Deputy General Secretary of the AGSI, John Redmond is interviewed about the latest spate of killings in Ireland and the impact of cuts on garda resources. He reiterates the resolve and commitment of his members to investigating serious crime and bringing perpetrators of serious crime to justice. He calls on the Minister for Justice Alan […]

Deputy General Secretary of the AGSI, John Redmond is interviewed following the arrest of two men in relation to a surveillance operation overlooking Harcourt Street Garda Station. John Redmond says his members are at the coalface of investigating such serious crimes and is another reason why resources within An Garda Siochana should not be cut. […]

  “We live in a time where significant changes are happening within An Garda Síochána, where members now have to fight for core pay and fair working conditions.” John Redmond, newly appointed General Secretary of the AGSI was speaking ahead of a meeting with Justice Minister Alan Shatter this week to discuss proposed allowance cuts. […]

Joe Dirwan joined An Garda Síochana in October 1972

  Members of the National Executive of AGSI have met with Minister for Justice Alan Shatter (Thursday 18th October) on proposed cuts in allowances. The General Secreatary reminded the Minister that “allowances are core pay and are not up for negotiation.”  The meeting with the Minister was arranged to discuss several motions from Conference which […]