On August 27th 450 gardaí retraced the steps the first garda commissioner Micheal Staines took, along with Ireland’s newly formed Civil Guard, as they marched into Dublin Castle, the headquarter of British rule, for the handover of duties on 17 August 1922. AGSI members were part of this display along with Secretariat and National Executive […]
AGSI Statement on Public Sector Pay Proposals
AGSI Statement on Public Sector Pay Proposals The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) concluded negotiations on behalf of its membership in the early hours of this morning at the Workplace Relations Commission. The AGSI National Executive met a short time later to consider these proposals. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham says, […]
25 AGSI Members First in Country to Take New Accredited Conflict Resolution Course
Collaboration between AGSI and ATU Donegal PHOTO: Antoinette Cunningham General Secretary, AGSI, Siobhan Cullen Head of Department of Law, Public Service and Education at ATU Donegal, Ivan Toner, BL Tutor and Ronan Clogher, Deputy General Secretary, AGSI The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has established Ireland’s first accredited third-level programme on conflict resolution […]
44th Annual Delegate Conference of AGSI Opens in Killarney
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Invoke Review Clause of Building Momentum Public Service Pay Deal with Rosters Set to be the Hot Ticket Item at 44th Annual Delegate Conference The President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will open the organisation’s 44th Annual Delegate Conference in Killarney today. Paul Curran will […]
AGSI Withdraw from Roster Negotiations
Impasse at Westmanstown as roster proposals ‘not in best interest of Sergeants and Inspectors’ The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have today withdrawn from roster negotiations which have been ongoing for some time. AGSI notified the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and also the talks facilitator of their decision today. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham described […]
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Welcome Continued Leadership from Garda Commissioner
“We need continuity and implementation of ongoing transformation projects” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has welcomed the extension of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris’ contract until 2025, describing the decision by Cabinet as “prudent and proactive.” Speaking this afternoon, General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham said: “We are emerging from two years of significant disruption due […]
AGSI Statement on New Garda Uniform
“The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors welcome the introduction of a new Garda Uniform which the Association has advocated for over the last number of years. “General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated the Association has sought the introduction of a practical, fit-for-purpose uniform for frontline personnel. “The Association also welcomes the retention […]
AGSI Call For Post-Incident Support in An Garda Siochana To Be Strengthened
It follows an incident in Donegal where a Garda Sergeant was shot at during a stand-off The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has called for mandatory support for members caught up in traumatic incidents in the line of duty. The comments come following the sentencing of Stephen Dowling who went on, what was described […]