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May the gentle soul of our esteemed
@gardarep
colleague Garda Colm Horkan Rest in Eternal Peace…thoughts with Colm’s family who eloquently & openly shared harrowing victim impact statements in court today. A valued colleague so terribly missed, taken in the line of duty in 2020.
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25 years ago tomorrow June 7th..Detective Garda Jerry McCabe was killed on duty by the IRA as he was escorting a post office truck on a cash delivery in Adare…
@AGSI_Ireland
send our thoughts & prayers to the McCabe family & to all of Jerry’s
@gardarep
colleagues
#LestWeForget
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⚫️ Died in the Line of Duty ⚫️
◾️ Remembering Detective Garda Colm Horkan
◾️ All of us in
@agsiireland
remember Detective Garda Colm Horkan today on his 1st anniversary
◾️We think of the Horkan family and all Colm’s
@gardarep
friends and colleagues
#lestweforget
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Andrew Callanan who died on duty on this day 1999. He had tried to disarm a man who poured petrol over himself at Tallaght Garda Station.The man then aimed the petrol at Sgt Callanan, setting it alight, & Sgt Callanan died from injuries
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Remembering our colleague Sgt Andrew Callanan who died in the line of duty this day 22 years ago. Sgt Callanan tried to disarm a man at Tallaght Garda Stn who poured petrol over himself but he aimed the petrol at Sgt Callanan, setting it alight, & the Sgt died from the injuries
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MEDIA STATEMENT
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.
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Adrian will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Caroline and your two children. AGSI stand with you.
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AGSI wholly condemn comments by a sitting Irish MEP about Gardaí and we would ask for them to be retracted. Our public representatives should stand squarely behind our hard-working and committed members. To make a blanket statement like that is unfair and unnecessary.
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Congratulations to the new AGSI President
@Brendanb27
Sergeant based at Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin. Following an election today he takes over from Paul Curran and has a tenure of three years.
#AGSI22
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“Gardaí do have a role in evictions, but it’s a singular role to prevent a breach of the peace.” Gen Sec
@antoabs
speaking to
@morningireland
says
@EOBroin
Tweet unhelpful & inappropriate. “It’s unhelpful for politicians to set society against Gardaí.”
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Round of applause for
@SimonHarrisTD
at
#AGSI23
when he says “Gardaí should never be brought into a game of political football in a Tweet.”
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MEDIA STATEMENT 🔗 “Scandalous treatment of Garda member.”
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Andy Callanan who died on this day 1999 in Tallaght Garda Station.Sgt Callanan tried to disarm a man who had poured petrol over himself.The man then aimed the petrol at Sgt Callanan, setting it alight,and Sgt Callanan died from injuries
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All of us in
@AGSI_Ireland
are incredibly proud of colleagues who were awarded Scott Medals for exceptional bravery today…Sgt Eamon Griffin Donegal demonstrated exceptional bravery in Glenties in 2020 when an armed man terrorised the town…congratulations to him & all colleagues
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ANNOUNCEMENT 👇
Antoinette Cunningham
@antoabs
General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Announces Her Retirement After 33 Years of Service in An Garda Síochána.
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We asked for 100 members to join us today for
#AGSIdayofaction
and over 200 showed up. “The hardest job I had over the past two days was actually keeping people away from joining us, such are the levels of support.”
@antoabs
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Remembering our colleague Sgt Paul Reid who died in the line of duty on this day in 1995. Sgt Reid was returning to the UN base from peace duties at Sarajevo Airport when his official vehicle was struck by a snipers bullet, causing it to crash & fatally injuring him
#LestWeForget
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AGSI Statement on
@GardaOmbudsman
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is calling for an external investigation to be carried out into GSOC, describing the decision by GSOC to launch an investigation into itself as “unsatisfactory.”
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Making our way to Garda Headquarters to hand in a letter to Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris.
#AGSIdayofaction
@antoabs
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“The AGSI National Executive is sitting today and this item was moved to top of the agenda, with overwhelming anger from members. Absolutely scandalous a member would hear of charges in a public forum. Unacceptable and unfair.”
-
@antoabs
on
@BryanNewsatOne
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“Nobody has the right to assault you, attack you or ram your Garda vehicle. Irish people will not tolerate attacks on Gardaí & neither will I. These people must face the full rigours of the law. I’m bringing forward new legislation with max sentence of 12 years.
@SimonHarrisTD
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“Mandatory sentences need to be introduced for people who assault an emergency worker or Garda in the course of their duty.” General Secretary
@antoabs
makes the call on Claire Byrne on
@RTERadio1
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague D/Sergeant John Eiffe who died on duty on this day in 2001 during a foiled bank raid at the Allied Irish Bank, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois…
#LestWeForget
those brave colleagues gone before us
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Detective Sergeant John Eiffe who died on duty on this day 2001…While on duty Detective Sergeant Eiffe was accidentally killed during a foiled bank raid at the Allied Irish Bank, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
#LestWeForget
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Inspector Samuel Donegan who was killed on duty on this day 1972. Inspector Donegan was conducting searches on the Cavan/Fermanagh border when he was killed by a booby-trap bomb…
#lestweforget
those brave colleagues gone before us ..RIP
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Our AGSI colleague Sgt Andrew Geary is speaking as it’s International Sign Language day. Andy ask us to Remember that Irish Sign Language is for everyone
@IrishDeafSoc
@DeafEdIreland
@ourownjourney
@UK_PLOD
@ChimeFor
@WFDeaf_org
#IWDeaf2020
#IWD2020
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Remembering
Sergeant Patrick Morrissey who on this day 1985 assisted colleagues at the scene of a bank robbery-in Ardee. After a pursuit Sgt Morrissey, alone & on foot, caught up with the raiders when a shot was fired & he fell to the ground grievously wounded
#LestWeForget
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One of the busiest policing days ahead on this St Patrick’s Day.Hundreds of
@AGSI_Ireland
&
@gardarep
colleagues have had their rest day off cancelled & continue to co-operate to meet policing demands despite a dispute on Rosters.We hope it will be a safe and peaceful day for all
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“AGSI have been informed that private security & defence force members involved in hotel quarantining will be vaccinated.
Our members are exposed in a high-risk environment where there is a serious risk to their health & safety & that’s unfair & not good enough.”
@antoabs
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“AGSI has contacted GSOC requesting an urgent meeting. I intend to meet them next week.
“The ability and capability of GSOC to fairly and effectively manage cases of this nature is in question, and there is an inherent unfairness for the member here.
“AGSI call for overhaul.”
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Our own
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Peter Duffy heads off into retirement after a long and distinguished career in An Garda Siochana & spending the last number of years in Letterkenny Garda Station..wishing him a long, healthy & happy retirement from colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Detective Sergeant John Eiffe who was killed on duty during a foiled bank raid at the Allied Irish Bank, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois in this day 2001…
#LestWeForget
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Our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Anthony Mannion made a presentation recently to Sergeant Tom Walsh, Malahide, who has retired after 37 years service. Wishing Tom a long healthy and happy retirement from all colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
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We remember D/Sgt Patrick McKeown &
@gardarep
D/Gda Richard Hyland who died on duty on 16th August 1940 while carrying out a search under the Offences against the State Act.After entering a premises members were hit by a burst of gunfire from behind a partition wall
#LestWeForget
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Remembering today our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Paul Reid who was killed on duty 27 years ago today.Sgt Reid was returning to base from peace monitoring duties at Sarajevo Airport when his vehicle was struck by a snipers bullet causing a crash which he died from
#LestWeForget
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Remembering always D/Gda Morley & Byrne who were murdered by INLA bank robbers as they served as members of An Garda Siochana…
#LestWeForget
Today we remember the bravery of D/Gda John Morley 15543H and Gda Henry Byrne 18300H who were brutally murdered by INLA bank robbers. Both from Knock in Co. Mayo, the deaths left 6 children without their fathers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten
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This afternoon our General Secretary
@antoabs
& the General Secretary of
@gardarep
handed a letter into the office of
@MichealMartinTD
seeking an urgent meeting on Vaccinations for Gardaí...We are heading into a very busy weekend of high risk
#Covid_19
calls
#vaccinategardai
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“The manner in which this information was put into the public domain is totally & utterly unacceptable. It is unacceptable that a member legitimately doing their job would hear at a Coronors court of a prosecution without details of those charges being given to them is wrong.”
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Our colleague Sgt Paul McDermott retired today after 36 years in
@gardainfo
& all his colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
would like to extend our sincere good wishes to him for a long healthy & happy retirement..he served on his local Branch and on our National Executive
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt John Brennan who died on duty on this day 4th August 1982 Sgt Brennan was travelling from Ballymore Eustace towards Naas when he was involved in a serious collision & died a short time later from severe internal injuries
#LestWeForget
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President Paul Curran to Garda Commissioner. “The membership is demotivated & demoralised to levels never before experienced; we are losing touch with communities at an alarming pace due to bureaucratic, repetitive & unnecessary screen-time.
#AGSI23
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Ronan Clogher, Dep Gen Sec on
@NTBreakfast
on the
@EOBroin
Tweet: “It pitches Gardaí & society against each other. Gardaí are citizens too, many renting themselves, many can’t afford to buy homes & as renters are not immune. Our only role is to manage a breach of the peace.”
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Every good wish to our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sergeant Joe Keely who retired from Mountjoy Garda Station earlier this month after almost 40 years service…every good wish to him and his family from all colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
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After 39 years of dedicated service our National Executive member & Galway Community Policing Sergeant, Peadar Ryan retires today from
@gardainfo
.Peadar is a familiar face to many in Galway & will be missed. We wish him a happy retirement & thank him from us all
@Galwaybayfmnews
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Garda Commissioner on
@rtenews
announced that 1500/1600 Gardai are out on COVID related illness.AGSI asked for this figure from Mgmt on Thursday to provide welfare supports to members affected but were told it could not be provided..disappointing to see it revealed to media first
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Our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague
@DeafnotDefeated
will be on
@RTERadio1
tomorrow at 9.20 with
@RyanTubridyShow
to chat about his campaign for better access to school through Sign Language...good luck in his advocacy
@IrishDeafSoc
@NDAIreland
@InclusionIre
@CorkDeafClub
@irishexaminer
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Remembering our deceased
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague D/Sgt Denis O Brien who died in the line of duty on this day 9th September, 1942. Detective Sergeant O’Brien was leaving his home at Ballyboden, Co. Dublin when he was ambushed & shot dead by a group of armed men
#LestWeForget
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“We utterly condemn the disgraceful acts of violence & blatant disregard for Gardaí.”
@antoabs
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On this day 2015 our
@gardarep
colleague Garda Tony Golden was killed on duty. Shortly after 6.00pm Garda Golden left Omeath Garda Station, in uniform & unarmed to help a victim…he never returned…we must always remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice
#LestWeForget
Today is the anniversary of the murder of Tony Golden, shot and killed while assisting a vulnerable victim. A hero that we will never forget.
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The President, National Executive and staff at AGSI Head Office extend our deepest condolences to our General Secretary
@antoabs
on the passing of her sister Geraldine Hennessy Ryan. The offices of AGSI will remain closed today as a mark of respect.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Condolences to the family and community in Tallaght following this terrible incident …very difficult for all to comprehend and for those
@AGSI_Ireland
&
@gardarep
& other first responders who attended at the scene…ongoing support will be needed for all involved
Gardaí are investigating an incident in Tallaght in which a teenager and her two young sisters died
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Paul Reid who died on duty on this day in 1995…while returning to base from peace monitoring duties at Sarajevo Airport his vehicle was struck by a snipers bullet which caused it to go out of control & fatally injured Sgt Reid
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“It shouldn’t be a difficult task to get less than 15,000 Gardaí vaccinated and today AGSI is calling for an occupational vaccination programme to run side-by-side with priority age cohorts.”
@antoabs
speaking to
@Carolecoleman
on
@RTERadio1
This Week Show
#vaccinategardai
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Our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Inspector Larry Brady retired on Friday night last after over 39 years of service in An Garda Siochana…pictured here with Branch Chairman JP Reynolds we would like to wish Larry a long, healthy & happy retirement & all good wishes to him & his family
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AGSI has expressed shock at the incident in Gorey that left a Garda unconscious with a broken shoulder, after being dragged by a stolen car.
“The viciousness of the attack and the near-death experience is a reminder of the dangers of frontline policing,” says Gen Sec
@antoabs
.
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Preparations are well underway at AGSI HQ for our first ‘Day Of Action’ taking place on Monday March 13 in Dublin.
#AGSIdayofaction
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Our National Executive member Insp Pat Meany Bandon Garda Stn retires tonight after almost 41 years in An Garda Siochana...from President Paul Curran, our Gen Sec
@antoabs
, Dep Gen Sec
@TonyGallAGSI
& the National Executive all good wishes, thanks & happiness to Pat & his family
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Sergeants & Inspectors unanimously raise their green voting cards at our Special Delegate Conference to illustrate that morale is at an all-time low in An Garda Síochána.
#AGSIsdc
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[Media Statement]
Today we are making a plea to Health Minister
@DonnellyStephen
#VaccinateGardai
👇
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Responding to comments Antoinette Cunningham said it was ironic that a Government Minister is attacking local Gardaí when Garda Associations are on the record as stating that the border area is under-resourced
D'Arcy says senior gardaí 'let down' QIH
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As a representative association of 2,500 Sergeants & Inspectors we would expect a listening exercise to involve the Minister meeting us or initiating a phone call discussion, neither of which has happened. So the Minister clearly hasn’t listened to the views of AGSI members.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has declined to say whether Garda Commission Drew Harris offered to resign in the aftermath of the riots in Dublin last Thursday
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Our General Secretary
@antoabs
represented
@AGSI_Ireland
this morning where 13 members of
@gardarep
and
@AGSI_Ireland
were honoured with Scott Medals by the Garda Commissioner and
@HHumphreysFG
for bravery and courage …congratulations to them all
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“I think one time it was a safe, pensionable and career-aspiring job. Not so any more. It’s become bureaucratic and we are in danger of losing a community-led police force. We can’t police from our desks. Gardaí regularly filmed and assaults increasing.”
@antoabs
on
@drivetimerte
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It’s hard to believe we are talking about arming Gardaí when in 2022 we don’t have body worn cameras. Coupled with this we are facing a serious retention & recruitment issue. General Secretary
@antoabs
on
@TonightVMTV
#tonightvmtv
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“We aren’t even carrying out exit interviews, 107 resignations last year, unprecedented levels; poor pensions and challenging working conditions. Public Order Act needs review. These issues affecting recruitment. Not a singular issue anymore.”
@antoabs
on
@TodaywithClaire
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We have to continue to advocate for our members. The health & safety risk is too great not to. Here’s another
#COVID19
policing story.
#vaccinategardai
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We severely condemn the violence and thuggish scenes displayed this evening in Dublin City Centre. We are concerned for our colleagues.
@antoabs
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“AGSI are bitterly disappointed that the promised 200 new recruits due to start yesterday, fell way short, with 136 joining. This has the potential to be a major political failing if targets set out by Government are not achieved.”
@antoabs
speaking to
@TodaywithClaire
@RTERadio1
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AGSI Statement
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The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is extending their well wishes to a member seriously injured in an incident yesterday in Limerick.
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A shocking example of the effects that contracting COVID-19 had on a previously healthy colleague.
#vaccinategardai
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Our colleague and AGSI Branch Chairman in Mayo Sgt Tony Lavery is retiring today after 39 years service in
@gardainfo
…here he is pictured with
@AGSI_Ireland
colleagues Sgt Sean Cunane & Sgt Regina Carley…we wish him heartiest congratulations & a long healthy & happy retirement
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Our Gen Sec
@antoabs
was in Kevin Street Garda Station this afternoon to see the
@gardainfo
Centenary Medal being presented to colleagues…pictured are Inspectors Dave McInerney & Peter Woods who both received medals…medal presentations will continue for all in the near future
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Patrick Morrissey who was killed on duty on this day 1985 …a bank robbery in Ardee Co Louth had taken place and after pursuing the raiders on foot, Sgt Morrissey was shot by them and killed
#LestWeForget
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“Gardaí are spending more time on administrative duties and managing oversight. While the job is not as attractive as it was previously to new recruits.” Deputy General Secretary Ronan Clogher speaking to
@NTBreakfast
.
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Our
@AGSI_Ireland
Head Office & Executive are inundated with calls from members & Branch’s all evening.All have the same message.Highly critical about this short extension..no certainty or predictability..no ability to plan.Serious stress being caused in their work & private life
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Our 100 members are gathering here in Phoenix Park for our first ‘Day of Action’. We will march to Garda Headquarters where General Secretary
@antoabs
will hand in a letter to Commissioner Harris and address colleagues.
#AGSIdayofaction
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Our own
@AGSI_Ireland
Inspector Niall Flood was taken to Cork University hospital by air ambulance after he seriously injured while cycling in Dromcollogher in June last year…he has just raised €20k for
@CRITICALcharity
.well done to Niall & all who supported this great charity
Senior Limerick garda seriously injured in road collision raises over €20k for air ambulance
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“If for operational reasons Garda Commissioner can’t honour the return to the original roster he needs to get agreement not impose it. Members would be asked to work an extra 47 days with the proposed new roster, it’s not family friendly and we have raised these issues.”
@antoabs
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“It’s an unsettling time in An Garda Sìochàna and we are currently in a dispute. The job is challenging. Morale is at a low level. At the moment we are at such a state of disarray around Rosters. We await a response from Justice Minister and the National Executive meet tomorrow.
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Very necessary action when the concerns of
@AGSI_Ireland
members are not being listened to …contrary to the quote of
@gardainfo
Commissioner Harris the internal processes have not been exhausted…fair comment from
@LeoVaradkar
on getting the balance right to meet all needs
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Our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Detective Inspector Bill Hanrahan retired after over 40 years service on Friday night last…every good wish to him and his family for a long healthy and happy retirement from all colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
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Remembering our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sgt Patrick McLoughlin who died on duty on this day 11th April, 1983 in Dunboyne Co Meath…
#LestWeForget
those brave
@AGSI_Ireland
members gone before us
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Our National Executive colleague
@BrianODea91
had his retirement function in Garda HQ this evening with presentations from General Secretary
@antoabs
& Sgt Andrea Hyland from colleagues in
@AGSI_Ireland
Brian has served on our Executive for almost 20 years..all good wishes to him
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AGSI’s first ‘Day of Action’ will be on 13th March when 100 members of AGSI representing each of their 31 Branches & National Executive will conduct a protest march to Garda Headquarters and hand a letter to the Garda Commissioner outlining our concerns.
@antoabs
@RTENewsAtOne
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Remembering today our
@AGSI_Ireland
colleague Sergeant John Joseph Brennan who died on duty on this day in 1982…Sgt Brennan was travelling from Ballymore Eustace towards Naas when he was involved in a collision..he was seriously injured and died a short time later
#LestWeForget
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“We do an absolutely brilliant job and we shouldn’t forget that lads. Every day we help somebody, but we have to remember to help ourselves” says
@DavyrossIe
inspiring delegates at
#AGSI19
talking about his Operation Transformation journey and life as Garda Sergeants.
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@AGSI_Ireland
& colleagues are badly let down by Government on Vaccinations. We have never sought to be vaccinated ahead of front line Heath Care workers or elderly or vulnerable in our Communities. As of today we still have NO IDEA when Gardai will be vaccinated
#VaccinateGardai
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Speaking to
@thisweekrte
Gen Sec
@antoabs
says, “We need to look at the model of policing currently in place since 2018. More reactive than proactive policing.
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Fantastic message of solidarity from colleagues in
@ICPRA
for our
@AGSI_Ireland
Protest tomorrow “ The International police union community stands full square with our colleagues in AGSI as they embark on this unprecedented action in protest over their duty rosters”
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Our Gen Sec
@antoabs
speaking to Claire Byrne
@RTERadio1
about the shocking attack on Garda colleagues last night. “We wholly condemn this incident & call on political leadership to condemn it too. Social networks need to take responsibility for footage circulating.”
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