12/02/2013

GRA Meet To Discuss Possible Response To Proposed Cuts

Members of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) have met to discuss their response should cuts proposed in talks on an extension to the Croke Park deal go ahead.

All forms of industrial action, up to and including full withdrawal of labour, should be on the table if the cuts go ahead was voted for by GRA members in the Cork North.

The Dublin Metropolitan region voted to ballot members for full industrial action.

The Tipperary division decided in favour of a "blue flu" action.

Meetings are also taking place in Kerry at district level this week and the GRA National Executive will meet tomorrow and Thursday to discuss the situation.

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