Minister Failing to Act, Operating Model Not Working, and Serious Concerns over New Conduct and Performance Regulations Killarney, Co. Kerry – The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has warned that inaction by the Minister for Justice on key policing and Garda Industrial Relations issues is eroding morale and trust within An Garda Síochána. […]
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AGSI Welcomes New Minister for Justice and Highlights Key Priorities
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) warmly welcomes the appointment of Deputy Jim O’Callaghan as the new Minister for Justice. Representing 2,500 Garda Sergeants and Inspectors AGSI say it looks forward to engaging with the Minister to address critical issues facing policing in Ireland today. General Secretary Ronan Clogher emphasised the importance of […]
Sergeant Declan Higgins Announced as New President of AGSI
Co Mayo Native, Now Based in Louth Takes Over as AGSI President Retiring President Paul Curran during his final National Executive meeting this week congratulating National Executive Representative for the Leinster Region, Sergeant Declan Higgins on his appointment as the new President of the AGSI. Sergeant Declan Higgins is a member of the Louth Roads […]
Government appoints Deputy Garda Commissioner
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 […]
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 […]