Organisation: Special Constabulary

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Representative body for garda chiefs ‘not opposed’ to reserves

THE representative body for garda chiefs is “not opposed” to the idea of a Garda Reserve body, according to a spokesman.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

Reserves are going ahead, garda chief warns force

THE Garda Reserve will be established regardless of the opposition of the police associations, the Garda Commissioner said yesterday.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2006

Gardaí back bid to alter way suspects interviewed

GARDA representative bodies have welcomed proposals by Justice Minister Michael McDowell to change the rules under which suspects are interviewed in custody but insist they remain opposed to his plans to introduce a Garda reserve force.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2006

Garda reserve force ‘would put lives at risk’

THE row over controversial proposals by Justice Minister Michael McDowell to introduce a voluntary garda reserve intensified yesterday with the Garda Representative Association (GRA) claiming the measure would place the lives of existing gardaí at risk.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006