AGSI cool towards Noirín O’Sullivan

Relations between middle-ranking gardaí and Noirín O’Sullivan have chilled as she prepares to give her first speech as Garda Commissioner to an association annual conference later today.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) described as “totally and utterly unacceptable” the commissioner’s lack of engagement with them over serious issues, including sick leave.

AGSI vice-president Antoinette Cunningham recalled comments she herself made at last year’s conference welcoming Ms O’Sullivan’s appointment.