The Policing Authority has published (10 September 2018) the sixth in an ongoing series of reports to the Minister for Justice and Equality on progress by the Garda Síochána in implementing the recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate Report ‘Changing Policing in Ireland’. READ REPORT
Minister Flanagan attends the Justice and Home Affairs Council meetings in Luxembourg
GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT Oct 12th, 2018 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D. attended the Justice and Home Affairs Council meetings in Luxembourg with his European counterparts on the 11th and 12th of October, 2018. Topics for discussion included a new procedure for gathering electronic evidence within the EU (e-evidence), insolvency, fundamental rights, […]
High Court Makes Award to AGSI Member Who Suffered Internet Abuse
High Court makes award for personal injuries suffered by Garda Sgt Conor Gilmartin after years of harassment and false accusations Article by Ray Managh in the Irish Times A garda sergeant, who was for several years harassed and intimidated by false claims posted about him on the internet, was awarded €8,000 damages at a garda compensation […]
Minister Flanagan announces budgetary allocation of €2.79 billion for Justice Sector
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton TD, have welcomed the increased resources for the Justice & Equality Sector in Budget 2019.
Future of Policing in Ireland Report
The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland has concluded its work and published its report. The Commission proposes sweeping reform of policing in Ireland.
AGSI Media Statement on Online Abuse Towards Gardaí
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) condemns the practice of naming individual Gardaí on social media and making threats against them. This is an ongoing problem for our members and one we have raised previously at our annual delegate conference. We welcome comments today from Commissioner Harris and Ministers Flanagan and […]
General Secretary Attends Attestation of Garda Commissioner Harris
General Secretary, John Jacob attended the attestation ceremony for Commissioner Harris at Kevin Street Garda Station on Sunday night with other guests to witness this historic event. Following his attestation, the Commissioner spoke with Mr. Jacob and said he was looking forward to his new role and the challenges ahead. Mr. Jacob congratulated […]
AGSI Attend Opening of New Kevin Street Garda Station
AGSI attended the official opening of the new Kevin Street Garda Station and visited a number of our members based there. Below are photos by Alan Dowley and the official Government press statement. PRESS RELEASE Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan officially opens new Garda Headquarters of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) & South Central Division at […]