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 […]
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Inspector Tony Gallagher Appointed Deputy General Secretary of AGSI
Inspector Tony Gallagher has been appointed Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. Inspector Gallagher has been attached to DMR North Central for over 18 years, has been an AGSI Branch member for over 10 years and has served as Chairman of his local Branch and also as Secretary of the […]
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 […]
AGSI Statement on Death of Detective Garda
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Statement on Death of Detective Garda The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of a Garda Detective shot in Castlerea overnight. The AGSI described the incident as a devastating loss for his family, friends and colleagues. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham […]
AGSI Express Disappointment at Lack of Priority Testing for Members
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has expressed its deep disappointment that Garda management have decided not to seek priority COVID-19 testing for its members. The organisation represents almost 2,500 middle-ranking Gardaí and have been in discussions over the last number of weeks with Garda management on progressing this issue on behalf of […]
AGSI Statement on Public Complaints of the Non-Wearing of Masks by Gardai during COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors wants to clarify to the public that Gardaí do not routinely wear face masks when policing COVID-19 checkpoints and / or on other related duties. In a statement AGSI said it was disappointed to learn that complaints were made to The Garda Sìochàna Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) relating to […]
AGSI on the Wearing of Masks during COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors wants to clarify to the public that Gardaí do not routinely wear face masks when policing COVID-19 checkpoints and / or on other related duties. In a statement AGSI said it was disappointed to learn that complaints were made to The Garda Sìochàna Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) relating to […]
AGSI on Border Policing During COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says that policing COVID-19 is proving difficult. Our President Cormac Moylan and General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham undertook media interviews on this matter. Antoinette Cunningham speaks to This Week on RTE Radio 1 – Listen below Cormac Moylan speaks to Newstalk Breakfast – Listen here Antoinette Cunningham speaks to […]