GRA President says increasing numbers of resigning officers is no surprise
The President of the GRA says latest figures suggesting that the number of Gardaí resigning from the force is on the increase comes as no surprise to him. The latest figure claim that 135 members have quit so far this year. Last month alone, 13 Gardai resigned…
GRA President says 12 years in prison is not enough for assaulting or obstructing a Garda
The Donegal based President of the GRA says new plans that would increase the maximum jail term for assaulting or obstructing a Garda from 7 to 12 years fall short of what Gardaí have called for. The comments were made as proposals are being brought to Cabinet by…
Legislation to go before the Dáil that could allow use of body cams by members of Garda Síochána.
The Donegal based President of the Garda Representative Association says he hopes the process of members of the force being allocated body cams will take a significant step forward today. Legislation will go before the Dáil to allow use of body cams by members of Garda Síochána. It’s…
GRA look to establish Special Taskforce to address issues concerning members
The Garda Representative Association is calling on the government to set up a Special Taskforce to discuss what it described as the many serious issues and concerns affecting its members. President of the GRA, Donegal based Garda, Brendan O Connor is warning that Gardai are facing an unprecedented challenge…