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More forensic collision investigators needed, says GRA

The Garda Representative Association has called Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to urgently address the shortage of forensic collision investigators who carry out investigations at road traffic incidents.

Ireland • 30 Apr

The GRA is calling on the Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner to review the model immediately and publish the results

Policing model is 'not fit for purpose', GRA claims

Rank and file gardaí have said the 'operating policing model', the structure by which the country is policed, has failed and is not fit for purpose.

Ireland • 28 Apr

The GRA represents over 11,000 garda members (File image)

Increase in assaults on gardaí and politicians, says GRA

The Garda Representative Association has said the far-right has become emboldened and there has been an increase in assaults on gardaí, politicians and others online and in person.

Ireland • 22 Apr 24

The Minister described not inviting Drew Harris as ' personalisation' of the issues between the two sides, which she regretted (file image)

GRA 'disappointed' McEntee not attending conference

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has accused Minister for Justice Helen McEntee of not understanding the issues affecting rank-and-file gardaí.

Ireland • 18 Apr 24

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the Westmanstown Roster was the only agreed roster

Harris willing to compromise on garda roster

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he is willing to enter intensive negotiations with the garda representative associations to resolve a dispute over rosters.

Ireland • 28 Sep 23

Delegates at today's special delegate conference in Kilkenny

GRA to withdraw voluntary overtime in roster dispute

The Garda Representative Association has voted to withdraw voluntary overtime on five Tuesdays in October and withdraw all labour on 10 November if the current dispute over rosters is not resolved.

Ireland • 27 Sep 23

The decision to hold a vote was made at a meeting of the GRA (file pic: RollingNews.ie)

GRA to ballot members on confidence in Drew Harris

The Garda Representative Association is to ballot members on whether they have confidence in the Garda Commissioner.

Ireland • 26 Jul 23

The GRA wants the Government to expedite the issuing of body cameras and tasers to all gardaí (file pic)

GRA to make call over issuing of body cameras, tasers

The Garda Representative Association is calling for mandatory minimum sentences for attacks on frontline emergency workers and for the Government to expedite the issuing of body cameras and tasers to all gardaí.

Ireland • 25 Apr 23

GRA said in a statement it was disappointed by the independent chairman's letter

GRA accused over 'inaccurate' talks information

The independent chairperson of talks between the garda associations and garda management over the implementation of proposed new garda rosters has strongly criticised the GRA accusing it of circulating inaccurate, misleading and incorrect information.

Ireland • 17 Sep 22

The incident happened as gardaí approached a car on St Luke's Avenue

Criminals using vehicles to target gardaí - GRA

The Garda Representative Association has said a garda was lucky to escape without serious injury after he was dragged while hanging onto a stolen car.

Ireland • 02 Aug 19

GRA says the payment forms part of the Labour Court recommendations

GRA expects 15-minute garda OT payment to be upheld

The organisation that represents rank-and-file gardaí has said they expect the payment of 15 minutes overtime for gardaí before they come on duty to be fully upheld.

Crime • 10 May 19

Charlie Flanagan said he wants to listen and engage with the Garda

Gardaí call for increased budget, more equipment

Delegates at the GRA's annual conference have rejected assertions by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan that the garda is adequately resourced and have called for an increase in the garda budget.

Ireland • 30 Apr 19

Commissioner Harris said the final design of the uniform will be subject to a procurement process

New garda uniform to be introduced, says Harris

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has told members that he is introducing a new uniform.

Ireland • 25 Sep 18

The GRA said the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018 provides no entitlement for gardaí to engage in industrial action

GRA warns new industrial relations bill is inadequate

The Garda Representative Association has warned of the danger of further industrial unrest because proposed new legislation on their employment rights is inadequate - particularly as it does not give them the right to strike.

Ireland • 13 Sep 18

The incident happened in Limerick on Monday (Pic: GRA)

Gardaí injured as horse collides with patrol car

Two gardaí were injured in Limerick early yesterday morning when their car hit a loose horse.

Munster • 29 Aug 18

Simon Harris said finding emergency accommodation is a daily challenge that state agencies are trying to solve

Homeless family in garda station is upsetting - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the photograph of children sleeping in a garda station upset everyone in the country and nobody could suggest it is any way right that it happened.

Ireland • 10 Aug 18

Aidan O'Driscoll moves to the role from his post as top civil servant in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Taoiseach defends appointment at Dept of Justice

The Taoiseach has defended the Government's decision to appoint a new secretary general to head up the Department of Justice without a public competition.

Politics • 11 Jul 18

Garda Representative Association also says that the lack of welfare facilities for traumatised gardaí is a major concern

27% of gardaí 'may have work-related stress or trauma'

One-in-four gardaí may be suffering from work-related stress or trauma, according to a survey carried out for the Garda Representative Association.

Ireland • 29 May 18

Only specialist Garda Armed Support Units have been supplied with Tasers

Uniformed gardaí should be issued with Tasers - GRA

Gardaí are calling for Taser stun guns to be supplied to uniformed officers who are usually first at the scene of a critical incident.

Crime • 28 May 18

A family went to Ballyfermot Garda Station for shelter this week due to homelessness

Garda stations 'not suitable' for homeless families

The Garda Representative Association has said that a garda station is "not suitable" accommodation for those experiencing homelessness.

Ireland • 17 May 18

President of the High Court Nicholas Kearns held that contacts by Shay Cody were relevant to the issues involved

GRA sick pay Supreme Court appeal dismissed

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Garda Representative Association seeking an exemption from the halving of sick pay entitlements for public servants.

Courts • 07 Feb 18

The Assistant Commissioner in charge of policing Dublin has said that no more overtime was to be paid for the rest of this year

Taoiseach says garda overtime bill will be paid

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that there will be adequate funding provided to cover garda overtime for the month of December.

News • 29 Nov 17

Gardaí reported for duty this morning, but did not enter the building

Gardaí protest over conditions at Sligo station

Gardaí in Sligo town are refusing to work from the local station in protest at conditions there.

Ireland • 20 Nov 17

GRA spokesperson John O'Keefe said no blame should be assigned to 'ordinary gardaí'

GRA rejects finding gardaí falsified breath tests

Rank and file gardaí have rejected findings that they falsified alcohol breath tests and have blamed management for requiring the data and using it to improve their chances of promotion.

Ireland • 14 Sep 17

Nóirín O'Sullivan said the interim report to establish what happened and why will be presented to the Policing Authority on Thursday

Rank-and-file told all gardaí responsible for failures

The Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner have said rank-and-file gardaí must, like other ranks, accept responsibility for more than 14,000 wrongful convictions and almost a million false breath tests.

Ireland • 25 Apr 17