Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. I acknowledge that there have been many cuts for ordinary public servants, particularly gardaí. Members of the Garda have told me that they are finding it very difficult to get by. They accept, however, that reform of the public service is needed. What level of reform does the Minister envisage within An Garda Síochána in dealing with all of the deficits in equipment and even the question of starting pay? There are two Irelands in the sense that pay has been reduced substantially in recent years for new Garda recruits by comparison with the pay of those who joined in better times. Will this issue be looked at during the Minister's review of the agreement?

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