Garda sergeants vote not to co-operate with Reserve

Middle ranking gardaí today voted against co-operating with the 'hobby bobbies' of the proposed Garda Reserve.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) had appealed for strong support for its policy of non-co-operation to strengthen its hand in negotiations with Justice Minister Michael McDowell, who is planning to begin recruitment for the volunteer force in the coming months.