Donegal Member of AGSI member warns of more garda action if demands are not met
A Donegal Sergeant is warning that more demonstrations may have to be organised if the Garda Commissioner does not listen to the concerns of Gardai on the ground. It comes as over 250 members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors marched to Garda Headquarters yesterday to voice…
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to hold protest
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has accused the Garda Commissioner of elevating a dispute relating to rosters. On Monday, 100 members from branches nationwide will hold a “Day of Action” and will march to Garda HQ in the Phoenix Park. They’re concerned about issues with staff rosters, but…
AGSI seeks meeting with Ombudsman following report on death of Sergeant Michael Galvin three years ago
The organisation representing garda sergeants and inspectors is seeking a meeting with the chairperson of the Garda Ombudsman Commission. It wants to discuss parts of a judge’s report on what happened in the run-up to the tragic death of a sergeant in a station in County Donegal three years ago.…
Sergeant warns Donegal isolated in terms of tackling rural crime
Gardai in Donegal do not have the same backup as other counties when it comes to tackling crime due to its remote location. Donegal crime prevention sergeant Paul Wallace has made the point when he spoke to Ocean FM from this week’s AGSI conference in Kerry. Today is the final…
Sligo locals concerned over garda strike on Friday
Last ditch efforts are taking place in an effort to prevent an unprecedented strike by gardai taking place this Friday. With less that 48 hours now to go, it’s emerged that the AGSI and GRA will attend separate hearings at the Labour Court today and tomorrow. Meanwhile, local people and…