Garda body launches High Court action against Garda Commissioner over rosters

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors claims that proposed new rosters to replace those which were introduced as a response to the covid-19 pandemic will adversely impact on its members' health, safety and family lives

A garda checkpoint during the covid-19 pandemic which required the adaptation of a new roster which involving members working four days on, where they typically worked for 12 hours, followed by four days off. Picture: Denis Minihane

The body that represents mid-ranking gardaí, the AGSI, has launched High Court proceedings against the Garda Commissioner over proposed new work rosters.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors claims that proposed new rostering arrangements to replace those which were introduced as a response to the covid-19 pandemic will adversely impact on its members' health, safety and family lives. The current work time arrangements are due to end in October.