Declan Higgins

Declan Higgins

politician Ireland

Declan Higgins is the president of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) in Ireland, known for advocating on behalf of Garda members and addressing issues related to recruitment, retention, and resource allocation within the force. He has been vocal about the internal challenges facing An Garda Síochána, criticizing the leadership of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris for creating a culture that prioritizes administrative burdens over effective policing, particularly in rural areas. Higgins emphasizes the need for reforms that enhance the professional development of Garda members and improve morale, arguing that the current approach to policing treats officers as statistics rather than professionals.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,080
Power
2$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 5,030,000 2,080 $5,100 2$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,080 $5,100 2$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Declan Higgins, the president of AGSI, emphasized that his criticisms of Drew Harris were not personal but necessary for reflection. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: AGSI president criticises Drew Harris’s record – The Irish Times