Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 31: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if industrial action across the public service is impacting on the operational effectiveness of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12988/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware of the long-standing legal constraints on the taking of industrial action by members of the Garda Síochána. The limited action announced by the GRA, relating to matters such as the use of personal phones and computers, is expected to have minimal impact. The Deputy will also be aware that talks are presently underway on a wide range of issues, including pay, in the public sector and the Garda Associations are involved in this process.