This article originally appeared in the Irish Times A commission to examine pay levels across the public sector, including for new entrants, is proposed in the agreement to allow Fianna Fáil to facilitate a Fine Gael-led minority government. The commission, to be established within six months, is cast by sources as a mechanism for preventing […]
Minister announces the commencement of The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016
Minister for Justice and Equality announces the commencement of The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016 and The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 29th April, 2016 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., today announced the commencement of two Acts: · The Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions […]
O’Higgins Commission of Investigation submits report
The O’Higgins Commission of Investigation today presented its final report to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, TD. This Commission was established under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 to investigate and report on certain matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána and related issues. The Minister is examining the […]
Minister Statement in relation to Section 99 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006
22nd April, 2016 The consequences and implications of Justice Moriarty’s judgement have been the subject of lengthy and detailed consultation between the Department and the Offices of the Attorney General. Following these consultations the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, will be asking the Government to approve emergency legislation at its meeting next […]
Minister Fitzgerald signs rules of court for the second Special Criminal Court
Download relevant documents below SI 182 of 2016 SCC No.1 Rules SI 183 of 2016 SCC No. 2 Rules Signing the rules of court for the second Special Criminal Court, the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD today confirmed that all the necessary practical and procedural work to enable the second Special […]
RTÉ News: AGSI plan industrial action including march on Dáil
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is to hold a special conference in June to discuss possible industrial action if the Government does not commit to pay restoration. AGSI General Secretary John Jacob called on delegates at the association’s annual conference in Westport to march on the Dáil in uniform. He said he was prepared to go to jail for […]
Irish Times: AGSI says gardaí not trained to deal with terrorist attacks
Association to decide on form of campaign to have pay cuts restored Garda sergeants and inspectors have expressed their concern that members of the force who would be first to the scene of any terrorist attack are not trained for such situations. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (Agsi) has also said inteligence about […]
Irish Examiner: Injury rate for gardaí 10 times higher than for average worker
Garda work injury rates, including from assaults, are 10 times higher than that of the average worker, official figures show. The 611 incidents recorded in 2014 include: 283 assaults. 103 road traffic collisions. 92 slips, trips and falls. 43 contacts with sharp, pointed or rough objects. 22 needle-stick injuries or stabbings. 6 cases of psychological […]