The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have expressed serious concern about new Government measures which will require Gardai to follow up on mandatory quarantining by international arrivals into Ireland. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham says, “We were concerned to hear the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee on Six One News on RTE yesterday saying that […]
AGSI call on decision-makers to re-visit priority list of vaccinations for members of An Garda Siochana
“There’s a need to reconsider the COVID-19 vaccination priority plan” [Listen Back] General Secretary speaks to Today with Claire Byrne presented by Philip Boucher Hayes CLICK TO LISTEN Photo credit Irish Times The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has called for a review of priority vaccinations for blue light workers including members […]
AGSI Express Shock and Dismay at Publication of National Pay Deal Before Presented to the Association
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have expressed its disappointment at reading details of a proposed new National Pay Agreement in the media before getting sight of the final document. General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated that “As of 12.30pm this afternoon we still have not had sight of the final proposed document, despite the […]
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Express Concern About Reported Pay Talks
“No inclusion of Garda Staff Associations” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has expressed deep concern following media reports about apparent exploratory talks to a successor to the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020. AGSI says, “it appears that pay talks are happening but without the involvement of all stakeholders.” General […]
“COVID-19 Fine System Requires Clarification”
Sergeants and Inspectors express serious concerns about the practical application of proposed new legislation. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have described as “concerning” and “unclear” new proposed laws which will give Gardai the legal right to issue on the spot fines for a breach of public health regulations. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham […]
AGSI Calls for Immediate and Urgent Clarification on Possible Stepped Up Enforcement Powers
Sergeants and Inspectors Call for Immediate and Urgent Clarification on Possible Stepped Up Enforcement Powers Read Irish Examiner Article Country moves to Level 3 on Living with Covid Plan as AGSI members await clarification on Taoiseach’s comments during national address last night The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have called for immediate and […]
Enhanced Garda Powers to Police COVID-19 Need to be Practical and Applicable
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors calls on Government to consider the practical application and enforcement of additional proposed legislation The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has called on the Government to consider the practical application and enforcement of the proposed legislation that they are drafting up for members of An Garda Síochána under […]
AGSI Statement on verdict in Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe murder trial
General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham stated, “our colleague Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was murdered and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on 25 January 2013. “Today our first thoughts are with his wife Caroline, his two children, and the wider Donohoe family. “While some justice has been served with today’s conviction of murder, […]