Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It was only in later days that the suggestion was put forward that they had been excluded from the talks.

I want to say in direct response to the point raised by the Deputy that both the Commissioner and I are always available to engage in constructive and meaningful discussions on matters affecting members of An Garda Síochána. However, it must be clearly understood that, in any such engagement, the context of these proposals most certainly cannot be interpreted as representing an attempt to re-open negotiations on the proposals that emerged from the talks at Lansdowne House from which the AGSI and the GRA withdrew. These proposals stand as they are, but I totally acknowledge and recognise the important role played by members of the Garda force in our society. It is especially praiseworthy that they have shown dedication and commitment in these most difficult times. I know that, at an individual level and in the context of pay reductions, members of the force are finding this difficult.

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