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 […]
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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 […]
AGSI Highlight Need to Keep Policing on the Agenda
Association asks aspiring Government to prioritise policing and to keep local communities safe The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has said it cannot remain silent following the shocking levels of violence that has beset Irish society over the past number of days and which is being played out in the political arena. […]
Government appoints new Chairperson of the Policing Authority
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE 19 December 2019 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has announced that the Government has today appointed Mr Bob Collins as Chairperson of the Policing Authority to succeed the outgoing Chairperson, Ms Josephine Feehily, whose term of office ends on 31 December 2019. […]
Minister Flanagan announces implementation plan for Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland Report
Government endorses Commission’s vision for the future of policing Four-year High Level Implementation Plan published New post of National Security Co-ordinator and a Strategic Threat Analysis Centre (STAC) to be established in Department of the Taoiseach Work to commence on Policing and Community Safety Bill to redefine policing and provide for a new governance and […]