The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has expressed its deep disappointment that Garda management have decided not to seek priority COVID-19 testing for its members. The organisation represents almost 2,500 middle-ranking Gardaí and have been in discussions over the last number of weeks with Garda management on progressing this issue on behalf of […]
AGSI Statement on Public Complaints of the Non-Wearing of Masks by Gardai during COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors wants to clarify to the public that Gardaí do not routinely wear face masks when policing COVID-19 checkpoints and / or on other related duties. In a statement AGSI said it was disappointed to learn that complaints were made to The Garda Sìochàna Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) relating to […]
AGSI on the Wearing of Masks during COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors wants to clarify to the public that Gardaí do not routinely wear face masks when policing COVID-19 checkpoints and / or on other related duties. In a statement AGSI said it was disappointed to learn that complaints were made to The Garda Sìochàna Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) relating to […]
AGSI Statement on Abuse of Member Live-streamed on Social Media
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has strongly condemned the abuse and vitriol faced by an Association member at a COVID-19 Garda checkpoint today in Dublin. General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham says the policing of the country in the fight to protect public health is the sole purpose of the current emergency policing plan. “In […]
AGSI on Border Policing During COVID-19
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says that policing COVID-19 is proving difficult. Our President Cormac Moylan and General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham undertook media interviews on this matter. Antoinette Cunningham speaks to This Week on RTE Radio 1 – Listen below Cormac Moylan speaks to Newstalk Breakfast – Listen here Antoinette Cunningham speaks to […]
Major new TV, Radio and Social Media Campaign reaching out to Victims of Domestic Abuse begins today
Ads reflect reality of domestic violence in context of COVID-19 Reassures victims that services are ‘still here’ Collaborative campaign between Government and frontline services Minister Flanagan warns perpetrators of full force of law Wednesday, 15 April, 2020 – Department of Justice & Equality A major new TV, Radio and Social Media Campaign tackling […]
AGSI in the Media | Today with Sean O’Rourke
AGSI Calls for Range of Measures to Protect Members During COVID-19 “We cannot protect the public if we are not protected” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has called for a range of measures to be introduced to ensure the safety of their members as COVID-19 takes hold. In an interview with Sean […]
Antoinette Cunningham Appointed General Secretary
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has announced the appointment of Antoinette Cunningham as its new General Secretary. She is the first woman to hold this position in the Association’s 43-year history; and the first woman to lead a Garda staff association in the role of General Secretary. Antoinette has served at every level […]
AGSI Postpone Annual Delegate Conference
The Annual Delegate Conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has been postponed until later this year. Due to take place from April 6-8 2020 in Killarney, AGSI members are now required to give their full attention to increased policing during COVID-19. Deputy General Secretary, Antoinette Cunningham speaking to Today with Sean O’Rourke […]
Sergeants and Inspectors Respond to New National Policing Plan on COVID-19
“Our members will not be found wanting in protecting the public during COVID-19” The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has attended two briefings with Garda management on a new policing plan to be implemented in response to COVID-19. The extensive plan will require AGSI members to work 12-hour shifts, defer planned retirements, […]