“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 […]
NUI Galway Announce AGSI General Secretary as 2021 Alumni Award Winner
Garda Commissioner Congratulates AGSI General Secretary As She Is Honoured with NUI Galway Alumni Award for Policing The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has congratulated the General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors who has been bestowed with one of NUI Galway’s most prestigious Alumni Awards. Antoinette Cunningham has been honoured with the […]
Excellence Award Winner 2020
The late Sergeant Ben Flahive was unanimously nominated as a recipient of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Excellence Award for 2020 by the Cork City Branch.
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Scathing of New Policing Legislation
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will deliver a scathing attack of proposed new policing legislation on the first day of its annual delegate conference.
AGSI Vote to Accept Public Service Pay Deal
The membership of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has voted overwhelmingly to accept the terms offered under Building Momentum – A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022. The AGSI National Executive had recommended acceptance of the proposed agreement to its membership. The ballot result delivered this afternoon was 91% in favour […]
Scott Medal Presentations for AGSI Members
On Wednesday 25th August AGSI General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham attended a Scott Medal Presentation at Dublin Castle. 13 medals were awarded to members of the Garda Siochana (three were posthumous). Four of the recipients are members of AGSI. Sergeant John McDonagh was an AGSI member but is now retired. Orla Mc Keown a grand-niece of […]
Sergeant Maurice Cunningham Retires
Sergeant Maurice Cunningham retired from An Garda Síochána on Thursday 26th August, after nearly 38 years of dedicated and professional service. During his career Maurice served with distinction in Clondalkin, the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and Internal Audit; 20 of those years were served at the rank of Sergeant. The last 12 years of […]
AGSI Statement on Events at Dublin Bay South By-Election Count Centre
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors today described as “abhorrent” the treatment of one of its members at the Dublin Bay South By-Election Count Centre last Friday (July 9, 2021). General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham was speaking during the July meeting of the AGSI National Executive. “The accusations, vitriol, and sustained verbal attacks on our […]
AGSI Clarify Position on Substance Misuse Policies
AGSI Media Statement 2 June 2021 With reference to recent media reports on substance misuse policies with the Garda organisation AGSI General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham states: “AGSI supports any initiative that builds public trust and confidence. We recognise that members of An Garda Sìochàna should be above reproach in the exercise of their duties. “For […]