merrion street

"I am disappointed to hear of the GRA's rejection of the agreement reached
with my Department last Friday and their announcement of their intention to
take industrial action. The agreement addressed in a very positive way the
issues raised by the GRA in the course of negotiations, which took place
over a number of months.

“Resolution of any outstanding issues of concern to the GRA can only be
addressed through engagement between the parties and my Department
continues to be available to discuss those issues. It would be most
unfortunate if, rather than engaging further, action were to be
contemplated that would not be in the best interests of our communities or
An Garda Síochána.”