An efficient and reliable information service with advice and support in relation to professional matters.
Representations at local level in relation to discipline, rosters, transfers and welfare etc.
Representation at National level up to and including the Government on every issue affecting
the pay, pensions, welfare and working conditions of our members.
Representation on St Paul's Garda Medical Aid Society and on the Garda Benevolent Trust
Fund Ltd.
Review Body - the GRA is represented by a member of the CEC on the Review Body which
considers appeals against transfers.
Appeals Board - the GRA is also represented by a member of the CEC on the Appeals Board established under the
Garda Discipline Regulations.
Legal Aid Scheme - legal advice. The Association now offers a choice of four firms of Solicitors. The first
consultation is free to Association members and the Association will continue to finance appropriate cases for legal aid in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.
GRA Library - Services of Student Officer enlisted to assist Students with their dissertations
Conveyancing offer provided by Hughes, Murphy, Solr.
Participation in specially negotiated Group Insurance/Assurance Schemes: Garda Siochana Members Life Scheme,
Loss of eye, limb and compensation for total disablement Children's Life Assurance Scheme Spouses/Partners Life
Assurance Scheme Critical Illness Scheme - Members/Spouses/Children Household Car Insurance - PMPA and ARB Scheme
Student Gardai - Life Assurance for a benefit of €30,000 for the initial training
period.
Student Gardai - Critical Illness cover for a benefit of €25,000 for the initial
training.
GRA Illness/Injury Scheme - €75.00 per week for a 13 week period after an excess
period of five weeks in respect of absences through illness and in respect of injury only where there is no 3rd party involved. This scheme is funded from Association's funds.
GRA members may avail of special travel concessions on various shipping lines.
Copies of the Association's Information Bulletins.
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