€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 […]
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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 […]
AGSI Address Media at 2024 Conference
The 2024 Annual Delegate Conference of the AGSI took place in Westport in March. Over three days 140 delegates proposed motions and discussed the issues affecting their day-to-day working lives. Many of these issues were raised by the media and during a press conference Acting General Secretary, Ronan Clogher answered journalists’ questions.
AGSI Statement on Violence in Dublin City Centre
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has severely condemned the violence and thuggish scenes displayed this evening in Dublin City Centre. AGSI General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated, “We are seriously concerned for the safety of our members working in such violent, stressful and dangerous conditions. “The scenes we are witnessing across social media […]
AGSI Statement on Garda Commissioner No Confidence Vote
The matter of confidence in the Garda Commissioner is not something that AGSI has ever discussed as it simply has not been an issue for our Association. We continue to work collaboratively with the Commissioner and Garda Management on the Garda Reform Agenda and while we have issues around the Operating Police Model, recruitment, and […]
AGSI Call for Overhaul of GSOC
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has described as “scandalous” a situation whereby a serving member of An Garda Siochana found out in a public forum about charges to be brought against him. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham said, “Once again we have a situation whereby a Garda is subject to a protracted Gara Siochana […]
Call for mandatory sentencing for assaults on Gardai and emergency responders
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Condemn Brutal Attack of Garda Colleagues Call for mandatory sentencing for assaults on Gardai and emergency responders The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has condemned the assault of two Gardai in Ballyfermot last night describing it as a “brutal assault on frontline Gardai”. General Secretary Antoinette […]
AGSI Withdraw from Roster Negotiations
Impasse at Westmanstown as roster proposals ‘not in best interest of Sergeants and Inspectors’ The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have today withdrawn from roster negotiations which have been ongoing for some time. AGSI notified the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and also the talks facilitator of their decision today. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham described […]
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Welcome Continued Leadership from Garda Commissioner
“We need continuity and implementation of ongoing transformation projects” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has welcomed the extension of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’ contract until 2025, describing the decision by Cabinet as “prudent and proactive.” Speaking this afternoon, General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham said: “We are emerging from two years of significant disruption due […]
AGSI Statement on New Garda Uniform
“The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors welcome the introduction of a new Garda Uniform which the Association has advocated for over the last number of years. “General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated the Association has sought the introduction of a practical, fit-for-purpose uniform for frontline personnel. “The Association also welcomes the retention […]