McDowell: reserve will work despite opposition

JUSTICE MINISTER Michael McDowell last night warned the garda associations of a public backlash against them if they are seen to scupper the Garda Reserve.

The minister issued the broadside after a meeting with a second garda representative body ended in deadlock yesterday.

The meeting with the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) followed discussions with the Garda Representative Association (GRA) on Wednesday.