Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Members of the Garda Representative Association, GRA, are outside the gates of Leinster House today. They have a legitimate grievance and a realistic expectation that the matter will be resolved. Gardaí are providing security for the State and they have sacrificed many members in the history of the State. They had no alternative but to assemble outside Leinster House today to plead for recognition of their position in negotiations.The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has refused to meet the legitimate representatives of the 10,500 members of An Garda Síochána in this country. It is an arrogant approach from a newly appointed Minister. I ask the Leader to ensure the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform meets representatives of the Garda Representative Association, GRA, to discuss the situation regarding the implementation of the Haddington Road agreement, which has been breached by the Government, and the situation regarding negotiations.