Gardaí won’t discuss deal if pay cuts on table

Rank-and-file gardaí have joined with sergeants and inspectors in withdrawing from talks on a new Croke Park agreement.

After lengthy discussions the executive of the Garda Representative Association confirmed it was not prepared to stay in discussions with the Government while pay cuts remained on the table.

It said it would only re-enter talks if the Government produces revised proposals and cost-saving measures “that do not impact on pay or hours worked”.