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 […]
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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 […]
AGSI in the Media | Today with Sean O’Rourke
AGSI Calls for Range of Measures to Protect Members During COVID-19 “We cannot protect the public if we are not protected” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has called for a range of measures to be introduced to ensure the safety of their members as COVID-19 takes hold. In an interview with Sean […]
Sergeants and Inspectors Respond to New National Policing Plan on COVID-19
“Our members will not be found wanting in protecting the public during COVID-19” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has attended two briefings with Garda management on a new policing plan to be implemented in response to COVID-19. The extensive plan will require AGSI members to work 12-hour shifts, defer planned retirements, […]
Equalisation of Worker Rights for Sergeants and Inspectors Welcome
Historic Day as AGSI Welcome Access to Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has described today as ‘historic’ with members of An Garda Síochána having access to the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court for the first time. From today, Garda members will have access to […]