Garda union branches at odds over pay proposal

Tensions over the possibility of industrial action within the Garda Síochána have heightened after the ruling body of the largest staff association yesterday failed to reach an agreement over a pay proposal.

A statement from the Garda Representative Association said discussions at its central executive committee meeting had been “adjourned” until tomorrow’s special delegate conference.

One of the branches — Dublin South Central Division — unanimously rejected the proposal, saying it was “wholly unacceptable”.