Gardaí welcome talks
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THE Garda Representative Association has welcomed the renewed talks between the Government and trade union leaders to address the current economic crisis in a fair and equitable way.
'We hope that further industrial action can be avoided and a strategy agreed that balances the need for fiscal adjustment with the protection of essential frontline public services and those who provide them,' a spokesperson said.
'Gardaí are denied the right to attend these talks – or any forum – to discuss their pay and employment conditions and we are also denied the right to industrial action. 'The Government has unilaterally reduced the pay of gardaí and used legislation to deny them any recourse to a fair hearing. We are to rely on negotiations by other workers to achieve equity. This must change.' The GRA is 'cautiously optimistic' that the Irish Congress of Trade Unions will deliver on its commitment to the 24/7 Frontline Services Alliance made by President Jack O'Connor and General Secretary David Begg. The GRA welcomed the prospect of a satisfactory outcome from the negotiations and will review their outcome before deciding on our next course.
