Garda associations to meet McDowell to discuss reserve

THE two garda associations engaged in a bitter row over the garda reserve are to hold meetings with Justice Minister Michael McDowell over the coming days.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) is scheduled to have talks with Mr McDowell and his officials on Friday. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) will meet the minister next Monday.

The associations are expected to receive drafts of the regulations detailing the working of the reserve at those meetings.