Frontline gardaí have issued a stark warning that they are not properly trained to counteract and tackle international terrorism and radical extremism. Information about the threat is being confined to members of specialist units and sections at Garda Headquarters, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has warned. It said rank and file gardaí received […]
Irish Independent: Gardaí missing out on basic details of terrorist threat
It is not the first time an organisation, whose members are involved in the fight against international terrorists, is wondering aloud whether they have the training to confront jihadi foes. Last autumn, Raco, the association representing officers in the Defence Forces, posed the question at its annual conference. Now it is the turn of the […]
Sunday Independent: Recruits on €13k less than London Met
Gardai have never been more militant and though they are barred from industrial action there is a mood in the force to strike and “suffer the consequences”, the head of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has warned. The AGSI will discuss pay at its annual conference on Tuesday but General Secretary John […]
Strong Media Presence Expected at 2016 AGSI Conference
A large media attendance is expected at this year’s AGSI Annual Delegate Conference. Media from national print, TV and radio outlets have confirmed their attendance which takes place in Westport Plaza Hotel from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 April. The Mayo Branch of AGSI have invested time and energy on the ground in Westport which […]
Minister Fitzgerald welcomes significant Garda progress in tackling burglaries
Publication by Central Statistics Office of Full Year Recorded Crime Statistics for 2015 Minister Fitzgerald welcomes significant Garda progress in tackling burglaries – down 26.2% quarter on quarter 30 March, 2016 Following the publication today of the of the CSO recorded crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2015, the Minister for Justice and Equality […]
Industrial action across other sectors stirring discontent among gardaí
This article is taken from TheJournal.ie and originally posted on March 27 OVER THE PAST month workers from across a range of public and private sectors have proposed industrial action. In the course of the past month there has been public discontent from teachers, train drivers and – most prominently – Luas drivers. Speaking to TheJournal.ie, representatives […]
Statement by Minister for Justice and Equality on Terror Attacks in Brussels
Commenting on the terror attacks today in Brussels Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: “Today’s events in Brussels are another dreadful reminder of the savagery of terrorists who hold our values and democracy itself in deadly contempt. Our sympathies go to all those who have been affected by these attacks. An Garda Síochána are liaising with […]