Garda Representative Association

ballot papers issue Weds. 22.05.13
Ballot Papers, together with explanatory notes, have issued to all GRA members - to vote on the LRC proposals agreed in principle with Mr. Kieran Mulvey, Chief Executive LRC. The Proposals protect members’ pay, premium pay & allowances for the lifetime of the Agreement. In addition the proposals address the Association’s long - standing call for the establishment of an independent Commission / Review to put in place a mechanism for negotiating pay & conditions. The GRA Executive Committee has recommended acceptance of these proposals.
ALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO VOTE PROMPTLY. View full text of the Proposals & GRA Press Statement > here

acceptance recommended of Labour Relations Commission proposals Fri. 17.05.13
Following intensive discussions chaired by Mr. Kieran Mulvey, Chief Executive LRC from Thurs 9th May to Sun. 12th May, agreement in principle was reached on proposals to find savings in the Garda budget whilst maintaining the GRA position that members’ pay, premia & allowances must be protected. The Association's Executive Committee, on Tuesday 14th May 2013, decided to recommend acceptance of these proposals on a ballot of its membership. View full text of the Proposals & GRA Press Statement > here


	Pilot roster The Association’s Executive has agreed to seek an extension to the current Pilot Roster. This is to allow time for the Review & independent Review to take place prior to any final decision being made. This also takes into account that the WTA was not finalised until September 2012.


	President on prime time 04.03.13 John Parker on Prime Time re pay > here


	Pj Stone - with Pat kenny 22.02.13 Gen Sec talks to Pat Kenny on pay > here


	initial lrc proposals 26.02.13 > here The GRA did not accept these proposals.

	Download W.T.A. september 2012 Full Text of Working Time Agreement > here Micro ROSTER CALENDARs View/Download Diary Size-Calendars > Core Units Calendars > Non-Core Calendars

	Govt Publishes Review of Public Service Allowances Weds 19.09.12 View Government Statement > here & Outcome of Review of Allowances > here Public accounts committee - Garda Allowances 1.11.12 > Read the full Transcript here > P.A.C. examines allowances RTE1


	minister announces closure of further 100 garda stations 05.12.12 > View list of Stations here John Parker states decision taken without proper consultation > Statement here > Examiner 06.12.12 > Irish Times 06.12.12 > Herald 06.12.12 > Radio Kerry 06.12.12


	BUDGET cuts 2009 - 2012 Budget (No. 2) 1/05/09 > here \| Budget 2010 effects on Garda Pay & Allowances > here \|Budget 2011 Tax Increases, USC on Pay Scales > here \| > Budget 2012 > here; Minister Howlin 05.12.11 > here \| Reductions in net pay 1/09/08 - 1/01/11 > here


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EBS MORTGAGES Financial Statement for members getting into difficulty or view Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (MARP) > here 800 gdaí assaulted a year 21.08.12 John Parker > here patrol car shortage 09.08.12 Full Media Coverage > here


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