AGSI criticises minister for inaction on policing issues

Garda group attacks Justice Minister for 'inaction' and failure to listen to their concerns

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors begin its three day annual conference in Killarney today – Minister Jim O’Callaghan will speak at the event today.

AGSI criticises minister for inaction on policing issues

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has strongly criticised the Minister for Justice for what it said is his "inaction on key policing issues and garda industrial relations".

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