Justin Kelly, Assistant Commissioner, Organised & Serious Crime appointed Deputy Garda Commissioner 15th October 2024 Issued by the Department of Justice Press Office The Government has today approved the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner in An Garda Síochána with effect from today’s date. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, announced the appointment of Assistant […]
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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 […]
Unanimous and overwhelming mandate for ‘Days of Action’ given to Sergeants and Inspectors in Athlone today
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has been mandated by its membership to take a series of ‘Days of Action’, over the failure of the Garda Commissioner to appropriately address health, safety and welfare concerns of its membership in relation to the Garda roster. This is phase one of a two-part agreed strategy […]
AGSI Statement on Public Sector Pay Proposals
AGSI Statement on Public Sector Pay Proposals The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) concluded negotiations on behalf of its membership in the early hours of this morning at the Workplace Relations Commission. The AGSI National Executive met a short time later to consider these proposals. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham says, […]
44th Annual Delegate Conference of AGSI Opens in Killarney
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Invoke Review Clause of Building Momentum Public Service Pay Deal with Rosters Set to be the Hot Ticket Item at 44th Annual Delegate Conference The President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will open the organisation’s 44th Annual Delegate Conference in Killarney today. Paul Curran will […]
AGSI Vote to Accept Public Service Pay Deal
The membership of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has voted overwhelmingly to accept the terms offered under Building Momentum – A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022. The AGSI National Executive had recommended acceptance of the proposed agreement to its membership. The ballot result delivered this afternoon was 91% in favour […]
AGSI Condemn “Disgraceful” Scenes in Dublin
High-risk environment for Gardaí and members of the public The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has condemned the behaviour of a number of protestors in Dublin City Centre today (February 27, 2021). General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham says, “It is utterly horrifying to see our members being placed under incredible stress, pressure and danger. “These types […]
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Cite Breach of Pay Agreement
Complaint submitted to Oversight Body at the Workplace Relations Commission over exclusion of Gardai in final public service pay talks The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has lodged an official complaint with the Oversight Body at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) over its exclusion from final pay negotiations for its members in December […]
AGSI Express Shock and Dismay at Publication of National Pay Deal Before Presented to the Association
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have expressed its disappointment at reading details of a proposed new National Pay Agreement in the media before getting sight of the final document. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated that “As of 12.30pm this afternoon we still have not had sight of the final proposed document, despite the […]
Enhanced Garda Powers to Police COVID-19 Need to be Practical and Applicable
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors calls on Government to consider the practical application and enforcement of additional proposed legislation The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has called on the Government to consider the practical application and enforcement of the proposed legislation that they are drafting up for members of An Garda Síochána under […]