The President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors' (AGSI) has defended its handling of an allegation made against one of its members.

The Garda Representatives Association say they are "dismayed" that GSOC is regarded as an appropriate agency to investigate the death of Sergeant Michael Galvin.

This year's annual conference of middle-ranking gardaí is getting underway in Sligo today, with pay and budget cuts top of the agenda.

The deal brokered between the Government and unions last night is "the only show in town", the garda union General secretary said this afternoon.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has vowed to press ahead with his plans to introduce so-called Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).