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 […]
AGSI Questionnaire reveals Garda Members’ Concerns Over Current Operating Model
AGSI publishes insights from Sergeants and Inspectors The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has released the findings of its recent member questionnaire, shedding light on significant dissatisfaction amongst the supervisory ranks of An Garda Siochana with the current Garda Operating Divisional Model. The Operating Model is the new Divisional system and structure 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 […]
Tribute to AGSI President Paul Curran On His Retirement
The National Executive wishes to extend their congratulations and best wishes to Detective Sergeant Paul Curran, the President of AGSI who has retired from both An Garda Siochana and the AGSI. Paul chaired his final National Executive meeting at AGSI Head Office on December 11th 2024. Paul retires from An Garda Siochana having served in […]
Ronan Clogher Appointed General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI)
Roscommon Native Heads up New AGSI Leadership Team The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronan Clogher as its new General Secretary. Mr. Clogher, a seasoned leader within the Garda force, brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to continue to advocate for […]
Details on Application for Garda Síochána Retired Members’ Association
The Garda Síochána Retired Members’ Association (GSRMA) is an Association of 6,500 former Gardaí and includes approximately 800 widows of deceased former members. The GSRMA is mainly concerned with the welfare and well-being of its members. As such the GSRMA lobbies government departments and Ministers and other key players regarding issues of concern including the retention of pay/pension parity […]
Minister McEntee secures €98m additional funding for 2024 to build safer, stronger communities
€61m for Garda overtime to increase high visibility policing Prisons budget reaches €500m for the first time, funding additional staff and the construction of new prison places A second new helicopter to be purchased for An Garda Síochána Additional investment in 100 vehicles and 2 Water Canon to maintain public safety 19 October […]
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 […]
Tribute to Former AGSI National Executive Member and Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has paid tribute to former Assistant Garda Commissioner John O’Driscoll who passed away yesterday (27 September, 2024). He was a former member of the National Executive of AGSI from 2000-2002. He gave 41 years service to An Garda Síochána. He was the head of the Garda’s Special Crimes […]