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# gra - Tuesday 12 May, 2020
No priority testing, one officer on NPHET - garda association criticises lack of involvement in pandemic policing plan
The GRA said this lack of representation has resulted in legal grey areas for officers while policing during this crisis.
# gra - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
'Weaponising of Covid-19 is unpatriotic,' says GRA president about deliberate coughing incidents
“Anything that undermines this national effort is nothing other than unpatriotic,” said Jim Mulligan.
# gra - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
GRA seeks 'urgent' meeting with Commissioner over resourcing of Emergency Response Unit
Garda management has rejected claims that the force’s armed support capability is not sufficient.
# gra - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Gardaí who failed in last promotion competition to be bumped up to sergeant rank
As many as 168 gardaí could be promoted under this proposal as the force seeks to fill gaps across the country.
# gra - Monday 11 November, 2019
Garda body demands apology over 'ill-informed and elitist' remarks about policing of Quinn violence
Michael D’Arcy made the comments on RTÉ yesterday afternoon.
# gra - Thursday 26 September, 2019
Fears that rural areas will lack resources after 'out of the blue' garda shake-up
An Garda Síochana reduced its garda divisions and its regions as part of a restructuring model.
# gra - Friday 9 August, 2019
'It was shocking': GRA to speak to Commissioner over sacking of garda for 'alleged homosexual activity'
The Garda Commissioner recently confirmed to the former garda that this was the reason for his dismissal in 1982.
# gra - Monday 17 June, 2019
GRA 'distances itself' from 1985 comment that garda's pregnancy 'not appropriate behaviour'
President Jim Mulligan said he wanted to express the GRA’s admiration for the “dignity and bravery” of the former garda.
# gra - Monday 27 May, 2019
Tributes paid after second garda dies tragically over the weekend
Garda Dave Hearne died on the Wexford coast while Garda John McCallion died while cycling in Mayo.
# gra - Thursday 2 May, 2019
'It's a kip': Gardaí describe 'horrendous' conditions in stations
The GRA said people have resigned over the working conditions.
# gra - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
Gardaí want allowance for members stationed in rent pressure zones
The GRA said this issue is particularly impacting on new recruits who are on lower incomes.
# gra - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Gardaí say drink driving cases 'struck out' due to lack of clarity over use of handcuffs
Gardaí are calling on the Commissioner to provide clear protocols on the detention of drink drivers.
# gra - Thursday 4 April, 2019
'Really encouraging': Reaction to change in Garda uniform to allow wearing of turbans and hijabs
The decision comes alongside a new recruitment drive for gardaí.
# gra - Wednesday 19 December, 2018
Explainer: What is a 'terf' and what's going on with the UK's debate on transgender rights?
Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is being considered by the government.
# gra - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
'We're here to serve the people, not the organisation' - Drew Harris pens open letter to frontline gardaí
Harris has urged all members to sign the Code of Ethics to send a signal of their commitment to a human rights based service.
# gra - Monday 22 October, 2018
Here's why people are talking about the Gender Recognition Act, and how important it is to trans people
What it is and why it matters.
# gra - Wednesday 3 October, 2018
Disgruntled gardaí vent anger over new digital clocking-in system at Shankill meeting
Around 50 officers attended a meeting in Shankill Garda Station on Monday evening.
# gra - Friday 14 September, 2018
'The Public Order Unit's protective hoods are not fashion accessories, but safety requirements in certain circumstances'
The events on North Frederick Street show how important a presence the unit can be in certain situations, the GRA’s John O’Keeffe writes.
# gra - Monday 3 September, 2018
'It's now my team': Drew Harris sworn in as garda commissioner
They’re not looking for much – just better uniforms, body cameras tasers and occupational supports.
# gra - Friday 10 August, 2018
Mother who spent night at garda station with children says she 'wouldn't wish it upon anyone'
A woman and her six children slept in a garda station on Wednesday night.
# gra - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
Frontline gardai need tasers and they need them now
The Garda Representative Association believes tasers can help gardai protect themselves, the public – and even offenders.
# gra - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Garda injured in acid attack was tracked as he left Dublin garda station to return home after shift
The incident may have been captured on CCTV.
'A huge own goal': Why rank-and-file gardaí are refusing to sign the code of ethics
The GRA said the organisation is not delivering on its commitment to vital training for members.
# gra - Wednesday 25 July, 2018
'Abandoned to the scrap heap': Gardaí describe management attitude to their mental health issues
More than one in six rank-and-file members of An Garda Síochána may have PTSD.
# gra - Monday 16 July, 2018
Gardaí received intelligence that officer was under threat weeks before attack Exclusive
An investigation into the attack is ongoing.
# gra - Thursday 12 July, 2018
Taoiseach says gardaí will have to work 'anti-social' hours for the good of society
Leo Varadkar said there are 600 more gardaí now than two years ago.
# gra - Thursday 5 July, 2018
Drugs unit garda suffers acid attack at hands of heroin gang he's investigating Exclusive
The officer received minor injuries to his face and hand at the start of last month and gang members separately turned up outside his child’s school.
# gra - Wednesday 30 May, 2018
Justice Minister says there won't be a sealed border after Brexit
The Acting Garda Commissioner has said the organisation can not put a plan in place until the political situation is sorted out.
# gra - Tuesday 29 May, 2018
Gardaí talk about their fears after being assaulted as one in six officers show symptoms of PTSD
A new study found gardaí who have suffered trauma related to their job do not feel they received adequate support from management.
# gra - Monday 28 May, 2018
'Our job is becoming too dangerous': Call for Tasers and bodycams as 12 gardaí a week injured on duty
The Garda Representative Association has said many assaults go unrecorded because officers carry on working afterwards.
# gra - Sunday 29 April, 2018
Baseball bat attack on garda 'would have been prevented if he had a taser'
The Garda Representative Association said its members should no longer be “punching bags for every criminal who wants to take a pot shot”.
# gra - Saturday 28 April, 2018
'We prove no match for criminals in chases': Gardaí criticise slow roll-out of new cars
Just 53 of the promised 260 vehicles for this year have come on stream so far.
# gra - Friday 6 April, 2018
'Action is needed and quick': Border gardaí are 'completely unprepared' for Brexit
Many gardaí fear the border region is being neglected.
# gra - Tuesday 13 March, 2018
Hundreds of garda promotions delayed due to an effective work-to-rule by senior officers
Superintendents are refusing to conduct promotion interviews until their pay dispute is resolved.
# gra - Sunday 11 March, 2018
Gardaí's home and car targeted as they investigate actions of criminal gang in north-east
Intimidation of officers can be common.
# gra - Saturday 3 March, 2018
Tallaght gardai requested more 4WD vehicles days before Jobstown looting
The request was not met and just one four-wheel drive vehicle was available last night.
# gra - Friday 22 December, 2017
'Gardaí are not treated as victims': Man avoids jail after kicking garda who was unconscious on ground
The GRA says there is no comparable occupation where employees are likely to suffer such a debilitating range of injuries while doing their normal duties.
# gra - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
Gardaí's right to strike ruled out in new report
Strike action by gardaí was averted last year when a €50 million pay deal was struck in the Labour Court.
# gra - Monday 18 September, 2017
Fianna Fáil says investigating 1.4m fake breath tests would be inconclusive and expensive
Jim O’Callaghan said investigating such a large number of cases would “cost a huge amount of money”.
# gra - Sunday 17 September, 2017
Poll: Would taking disciplinary action against gardaí over fake breath tests be 'a waste of time'?
Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan has suggested that attempting to prosecute individual gardaí would be an exercise in futility.
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Poll: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL essentially off the cards for the rest of the year, it seems a lot of people have bought into the concept of a staycation at home here in Ireland.
Social media platforms are flooded with #staycation posts in what will hopefully boost businesses in domestic tourism following a devastating period for the sector.
But with a spike in new cases in recent days, a regional lockdown in the Midlands, and new measures this week including the mandatory wearing of face masks in all shops and commercial premises, fears are mounting that we could be entering a second wave.
So today we’re asking: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
Poll Results:
Yes, I've already been on a staycation (4171)
No, I haven't been and have no plans for a staycation (3192)
Yes, I have a staycation planned in the coming months (2480)
No, I have not been on a staycation (936)
Yes, but I am going to cancel my planned staycation (246)
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