AGSI Blog

“Disappointed at Supreme Court Ruling” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has released a statement on the Supreme Court ruling relating to the murder of Sgt. Pat Morrissey in the 1980’s. Commenting on reports that Noel Callan the man convicted for murdering Sgt. Morrissey in 1985 could be eligible for remission, AGSI President Tim […]

“Need to Fill Gap Created by Eligible Retirements” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has welcomed the recruitment drive for new Gardai, which begins next year. The lifting of the recruitment ban was first mooted at the AGSI conference in Sligo in March of this year. President Tim Galvin says the announcement is […]

Topical Issues Debate Speech by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch TD on behalf of Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence 18 July 2013 The plans by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence for starting Garda Recruitment John O’Mahony T.D. I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I […]

Speech by Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Private Members Business – Tuesday 16 July 2013 Second Stage of Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 A Cheann Comhairle I am glad to have this opportunity to respond to the case that has been made for the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013. The Bill […]

New content has been uploaded to the Members Section of our website today. Please log in to the members area to view the following memos for your attention. Revised list of allowances applicable to An Garda Síochána (Pay & Allowances Section) PALF Review (Resources Section)    

National Executive Member Brian O’Dea made a presentation on behalf of AGSI to Sgt. Michael  Kennedy, Missing Persons Section, Garda Headquarters to mark his retirement from An Garda Siochana. Michael celebrated his retirement at a function held at the Wet Canteen in Garda Headquarters where a large group of colleagues, former colleagues friends and family […]

Message from General Secretary, John Redmond Sunday 6th July 2013, 12noon Colleagues, I have just been notified of the sad passing of Julie Curran, wife of our former Deputy General Secretary, Joe Curran. We extend the condolences of the AGSI National Executive and Membership to our former colleague and his family. May she rest in […]

PRESS STATEMENT – DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND REFORM  Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform welcomes the Final Report of the Croke Park Implementation Body The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Brendan Howlin T.D., today welcomed the publication by the Implementation Body for the Public Service Agreement (‘Croke Park Agreement’) […]

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Galway are offering AGSI members a special offer for Monday 29th July during Galway Race Week. ******** *€199 Bed and Super Buffet Breakfast per room (based on two people sharing), including 2 tickets to the Monday Race Meet. This is a great chance for you to experience the […]

The President of The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Tim Galvin, led tributes to Detective Sergeant Michael Moloney on his sudden passing yesterday. General Secretary  John Redmond and Deputy General Secretary John Jacob have extended the sympathies of the AGSI National Executive and membership to Detective Sergeant Moloney’s family and colleagues. A highly respected […]