# GRA

All time

305 new garda vehicles will 'only keep us at our current level'

John Parker of the GRA said the new funding announced by Minister Shatter will not mean an increase in numbers in the fleet with one vehicle retired every two days.

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Oct 31st 2013, 4:50 PM

# Croke Park II

Gardaí turn back on the goodwill tap

Meanwhile, retired members of the force are worried about the impact Croke Park II will have on them.

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May 22nd 2013, 10:29 AM

# garda pay

Gardaí to keep premium payments after latest public pay talks

The GRA says its talks at the Labour Relations Commission mark the first time it’s ever negotiated directly with employers.

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May 14th 2013, 5:44 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should more gardaí be armed with taser guns?

Gardaí believe they could offer more protection but opponents say they are dangerous weapons.

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May 13th 2013, 9:42 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix… now with added flirty (but ultimately disappointed) rhino

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Apr 30th 2013, 7:50 PM

# GRA vs Garda Comm

Garda Commissioner rubbishes claims that crime figures are 'massaged'

Martin Callinan said he had “no information or evidence of the allegations being spoken about” by John Parker.

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Apr 30th 2013, 8:54 AM

# Garda protest

Garda protest outside EU finance ministers meeting in Dublin Castle

Members of the Garda Representative Association are protesting outside the two-day summit of finance chiefs.

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Apr 12th 2013, 8:20 AM

# Garda cuts

Silence greets Shatter as he tells gardaí that protests do disservice to force

Alan Shatter delivered a speech to the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors in Sligo tonight with delegates giving him a frosty reception.

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Mar 25th 2013, 9:48 PM

# armed

Gardaí feel like 'sitting ducks' after decision to withdraw Uzi submachine guns

Revolvers carried by detectives were replaced with semi-automatic handguns to “meet the policing needs” but gardaí say this is not enough.

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Mar 23rd 2013, 7:00 AM

# Vote No

Civil servants' trade union urges members to 'vote no' to Croke Park II

The Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants have said the proposals were “unfair” and “disproportionate” on its 2,700 members.

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Mar 20th 2013, 12:38 PM

# Croke Park II

GRA protest at the Dáil over cuts to pay

The Garda Representative Association says the deal now being voted on by the trade union movement is “blatantly unfair” .

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Mar 20th 2013, 12:00 PM

# Garda cuts

'I have given as much as I can' - garda speaks out against pay cuts

The garda source said many colleagues have difficulties with the potential impact of industrial action but they feel they are backed into a corner.

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Mar 3rd 2013, 2:40 PM

# croke park 2

Varadkar: No special pay deals for unions who walked out of talks

The transport minister says unions who left the Croke Park 2 talks left members “high and dry” and cannot get concessions.

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Mar 3rd 2013, 2:05 PM

# Garda cuts

Gardaí to roll out 'second menu of options' after GRA meeting next week

The new set of options could see gardaí refuse to work overtime without a written request from the officer in charge.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 2:15 PM

# Garda

GRA: No option but to register Garda anger through protest

The Garda Representative Association said that it is “disingenuous” of Minister Shatter to mention them re-entering talks when they “have always been excluded” from the main pay talks.

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Feb 23rd 2013, 12:59 PM

# Gardaí

GRA protest at pay talks 'a bad day' for Garda reputation: Shatter

The Minister for Justice criticises the attitude of Garda bodies for refusing to participate in the public pay talks.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 5:04 PM

# Garda cuts

UPDATE: Sergeants and inspectors join garda action in protest over pay cuts

The protest will see gardaí withdrawing all voluntary tasks and sticking following health and safety procedures.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 10:51 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 8:39 AM

# Croke Park Agreement

GRA hold protest outside Croke Park talks

Gardaí are due to start enforcing a number of measures tomorrow in protest at the cuts which will see them refuse to use personal equipment and strictly follow safety procedures.

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Feb 21st 2013, 12:22 PM

# Cuts

Gardaí bring bank statements to Commissioner meeting to highlight cuts

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said after the meeting he hopes nothing will be said or done to interfere with the public’s support.

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Feb 20th 2013, 7:13 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

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Feb 20th 2013, 8:33 AM

# Garda cuts

Garda Commissioner to meet with GRA over cuts

The committee will meet with Callinan at Garda Headquarters in Dublin this morning at 11am.

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Feb 20th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Pay Cuts

Emergency workers set for national rally on pay cuts

The 24/7 Frontline Alliance represents gardaí, healthcare workers, prison officers, firefighters and paramedics.

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Feb 17th 2013, 3:27 PM

# Garda cuts

Garda Commissioner sets date for meeting with garda body

Earlier this week the GRA called for a meeting with Callinan, saying it is convinced he is unaware of the impact of proposed pay cuts.

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Feb 16th 2013, 9:55 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think the government will be successful in this round of Croke Park talks?

Most unions are returning to talks today but will the government be able to reach a deal to save €170 million through pay cuts?

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Feb 16th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Garda cuts

Garda Commissioner to meet GRA as plans for industrial action get underway

The GRA said plans are in place for members to “turn off the goodwill tap” from 22 February if the government refuses to budge on pay cut proposals.

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Feb 15th 2013, 8:27 AM

# No Confidence

Garda body passes motion of no confidence in Shatter

Martin Callinan has arranged to meet with the Garda Representative Association as it calls for solidarity against pay cuts.

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Feb 14th 2013, 7:32 PM

# Garda cuts

GRA national executive meeting to 'consider all options' following votes for industrial action

The GRA said concerns raised in recent meetings of garda divisions across the country will be brought before the national executive.

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Feb 13th 2013, 11:26 AM

# Industrial Action

Dublin gardaí plan work-to-rule for next week

The rank-and-file gardaí also agreed not to work in prisons if prison officers go on strike.

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Feb 13th 2013, 6:28 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you support a garda 'blue flu'?

More Gardaí have voted in favour of industrial action as they face pay reforms.

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Feb 12th 2013, 9:53 AM

# Garda cuts

More gardaí vote in favour of industrial action, no confidence in Shatter

Meetings of the Garda Representative Association in parts of Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Tipperary took place last night.

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Feb 12th 2013, 8:52 AM

# blue flu

Gardaí across the country voting in favour of industrial action

Following a meeting in Cork City earlier this week, gardaí in other divisions have been voting on a potential ‘blue flu’ as well as motions of no confidence in Minister Shatter and Commissioner Callinan.

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Feb 9th 2013, 4:24 PM