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Frances Fitzgerald (l) is said to believe that contingency arrangements are a matter for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan

Contingency plans for garda strikes not discussed

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has not yet discussed contingency plans for dealing with planned strikes by gardaí with the Garda Commissioner, according to informed departmental sources.

News • 19 Oct 16

On 4, 11, 18 and 25 November, between 7am-7pm, individual garda members will withdraw labour to coincide with the GRA industrial relations action

Varadkar: Strike would change perception of gardaí

Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar has said that if gardaí go on strike, people will never look at the force the same way again.

News • 18 Oct 16

Both the AGSI and the GRA will undertake strike action on four days next month

Garda sergeants and inspectors to join GRA strikes

The AGSI has announced what it called a "sustained campaign of industrial action", including joining 10,500 rank and file gardaí on strike for four days in November.

News • 17 Oct 16

AGSI President Antoinette Cunningham accused the Government of reneging on promises on how to negotiate future garda pay

AGSI seeks pay restoration amounting to 16.5%

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has lodged an official pay claim at a meeting with Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald, requesting pay restoration amounting to 16.5%

News • 04 Oct 16

Paschal Donohoe said measures implemented under the act were prudent

Govt renews public service pay cut legislation

Emergency legislation, known as FEMPI, which permitted public service pay cuts described as draconian by unions has been renewed by the Government.

News • 30 Jun 16

The AGSI is holding its annual conference in Westport

AGSI calls for gardaí to march on Dáil over pay

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is to hold a special conference in June to discuss possible industrial action if the Government does not commit to pay restoration.

News • 12 Apr 16

A garda spokesperson said the force already has a number of non-monetary recognition schemes

Garda Síochána rules out financial reward scheme

An Garda Síochána has ruled out any new financial reward or bonus scheme for gardaí, despite a survey by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors revealing low morale across the force.

Ireland • 18 Dec 15

There are currently 12,800 gardaí in the force

250 new gardaí to be recruited over six months

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has told the annual conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors that 250 new gardaí will be recruited over the next six months.

News • 01 Apr 15

Nóirín O'Sullivan was speaking at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Conference

Inquiry into harassment of gardaí on social media

The Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said an investigation is under way into the intimidation and harassment of members of the public and gardaí in person and on social media.

News • 31 Mar 15

The AGSI is critical of law changes giving more power to the Garda Ombudsman

AGSI critical of law giving Ombudsman more power

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has criticised changes in the law to give more powers to the Garda Ombudsman.

News • 30 Mar 15

Council of Europe decision taken after case was brought by AGSI

Gardaí win right to strike and negotiate pay

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the Minister for Justice will study the decision of the Council of Europe regarding the right of gardaí to participate in trade union action.

News • 17 May 14

The Oireachtas Justice Committee is to look at events that led to the resignation of Martin Callinan

Kenny open to committee appearance on Callinan

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has not ruled out appearing before the Oireachtas Justice Committee to answer questions in relation to events that led to the resignation of former garda commissioner Martin Callinan.

News • 16 May 14

The conference was told the authority should be comprised of independent, professional people

AGSI agrees to establishment of policing authority

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has agreed to the establishment of an independent policing authority to control and regulate the gardaí.

News • 16 Apr 14

300 new gardaí are due to begin training at the Garda College this summer

Commissioner welcomes internal garda criticism

Interim Garda Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan said the force needs to change its relationship with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Inspectorate.

News • 15 Apr 14

Tim Galvin told the conference that morale among his members is on the floor

Garda morale 'on the floor' after controversies

The President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said the continuing controversies surrounding gardaí have damaged the reputation and standing of the force.

News • 14 Apr 14

A spokesperson said Alan Shatter has a family commitment to keep

Shatter turns down invitation to attend AGSI event

The Minister for Justice has declined an invitation to attend the Association Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Annual Conference which begins in Killarney, Co Kerry next Monday.

News • 12 Apr 14

The AGSI said the sergeants were mandated to act in the way that they did

No action taken over garda sergeant walkout

The threat of disciplinary action against the four sergeants who walked out on the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner at their annual conference has been lifted.

News • 29 Mar 13

The AGSI has defended the actions of the four sergeants

GRA not inviting justice minister to AGM

The Garda Representative Association has announced it will not be inviting Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to address its annual conference next month.

News • 28 Mar 13

The new measures will allow access to the PULSE system based on rank

Commissioner says gardaí not immune from cuts

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said that gardaí are not immune from economic reality and the reductions in public spending.

News • 26 Mar 13

The AGSI has called for an independent review of Government policies

Silence during minister's speech at AGSI AGM

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has told garda sergeants and inspectors that their association is doing a disservice to the force by presenting itself as a protest movement.

News • 25 Mar 13

PJ Stone said GRA members were extremely annoyed by the proposed cuts

No clarification on Croke Park ancillary deals

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has declined to confirm how many side letters or ancillary deals were issued to unions after completion of the Croke Park II talks on 25 February.

News • 20 Mar 13

St Patrick's Day described as an 'exceptional event'

Gardaí will have to work St Patrick's Day

The Garda Commissioner has said gardaí who are protesting over proposed pay cuts, will be forced to work overtime if needed for the St Patrick's Day celebrations.

News • 09 Mar 13

AGSI president resigns over Sunday newspaper article

AGSI president Willie Gleeson resigns

The President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has resigned.

News • 08 Mar 13

The AGSI expects several hundred members to the march in Dublin this weekend

AGSI members to take part in anti-austerity march

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has said that members will be marching in Saturday's anti-austerity march organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

News • 05 Feb 13

Cutting allowances for working Saturdays would save €4.3m

Cuts to garda overtime and premium pay considered

RTÉ News has seen details of the payroll savings that the Department of Justice is seeking from members of An Garda Síochána to try to reduce the payroll bill by €60m over the next three years.

News • 01 Feb 13