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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 Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

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‘not in best interest of Sergeants and Inspectors’ The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have today withdrawn from roster negotiations which have been ongoing for some time.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 […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

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 Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

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 […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

AGSI Clarify Position on Substance Misuse Policies

AGSI Media Statement  2 June 2021  With reference to recent media reports on substance misuse policies with the Garda organisation AGSI General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham states: “AGSI supports any initiative that builds public trust and confidence. We recognise that members of An Garda Sìochàna should be above reproach in the exercise of their duties.  “For […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

AGSI call on decision-makers to re-visit priority list of vaccinations for members of An Garda Siochana

“There’s a need to reconsider the COVID-19 vaccination priority plan”   [Listen Back] General Secretary speaks to Today with Claire Byrne presented by Philip Boucher Hayes CLICK TO LISTEN   Photo credit Irish Times  The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has called for a review of priority vaccinations for blue light workers including members […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Express Concern About Reported Pay Talks

“No inclusion of Garda Staff Associations”   The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has expressed deep concern following media reports about apparent exploratory talks to a successor to the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020.   AGSI says, “it appears that pay talks are happening but without the involvement of all stakeholders.”   General […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

“COVID-19 Fine System Requires Clarification”

Sergeants and Inspectors express serious concerns about the practical application of proposed new legislation. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have described as “concerning” and “unclear” new proposed laws which will give Gardai the legal right to issue on the spot fines for a breach of public health regulations. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report

AGSI Statement on verdict in Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe murder trial

General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated, “our colleague Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was murdered and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on 25 January 2013. “Today our first thoughts are with his wife Caroline, his two children, and the wider Donohoe family. “While some justice has been served with today’s conviction of murder, […]

AGSI Responds to Reported Contents of Crowe Report