The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors welcomes the additional funding announced in Budget 2026 to support the recruitment of 1,000 new Gardaí. Any investment in strengthening the ranks of An Garda Síochána is positive and supported by our Association. However, we must recognise that this target remains aspirational. Successive recruitment targets set out in […]
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AGSI Renews Call for Garda Trade Union Rights
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to travel to European Parliament to press for the implementation of 2014 recommendations on the right to organise and collective-bargaining rights This week, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) will send its General Secretary, Ronan Clogher, and Deputy General Secretary, Kevin Bolger, to the European Parliament. They will […]
Findings of Crowe Report Highlight a Stretched and Stressed Workforce
Roads Policing Review Must Be a Catalyst for Real Change The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) welcomes the publication of the Crowe Independent Review of Roads Policing and is calling on Garda management to deliver on the report’s recommendations to strengthen supervision, reform performance policy, and properly resource the force. The report, AGSI […]
AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report
Calls on Garda Management to release full document immediately The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is deeply concerned by the reported contents of the Crowe Report, which appears to be highly critical of how An Garda Síochána, under Commissioner Harris’ leadership, has overseen and supported personnel within a specific section of the organisation, […]
AGSI Welcomes Appointment of New Garda Commissioner at Critical Juncture for Policing
The incoming Commissioner Justin Kelly has challenges to tackle amid staffing crisis, rising resignations, and capacity concerns The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has today welcomed the appointment of the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, at a pivotal moment for policing in Ireland. Speaking following the announcement, AGSI General Secretary Ronan Clogher said the organisation looks forward […]
AGSI Call for 18,0000 Gardai at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on Tuesday 17 June, 2025. AGSI has called for the strength of An Garda Síochána to be increased to 18,000 to serve an increasing population but also to prevent a policing crisis. Representing middle-ranking Gardaí, AGSI highlighted […]
AGSI Questionnaire reveals Garda Members’ Concerns Over Current Operating Model
AGSI publishes insights from Sergeants and Inspectors The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has released the findings of its recent member questionnaire, shedding light on significant dissatisfaction amongst the supervisory ranks of An Garda Siochana with the current Garda Operating Divisional Model. The Operating Model is the new Divisional system and structure of […]
Ronan Clogher Appointed General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI)
Roscommon Native Heads up New AGSI Leadership Team The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronan Clogher as its new General Secretary. Mr. Clogher, a seasoned leader within the Garda force, brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to continue to advocate for […]
Minister McEntee secures €98m additional funding for 2024 to build safer, stronger communities
€61m for Garda overtime to increase high visibility policing Prisons budget reaches €500m for the first time, funding additional staff and the construction of new prison places A second new helicopter to be purchased for An Garda Síochána Additional investment in 100 vehicles and 2 Water Canon to maintain public safety 19 October […]
Minister McEntee commences landmark reform of An Garda Síochána and oversight bodies
Members named to the new Garda Board and the Policing and Community Safety Authority Former President of the Court of Appeal, Mr. Justice George Birmingham, designated as the first Independent Examiner of Security Legislation 15 October 2024 issued by the Department of Justice Press Office The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, has announced […]