Garda strike: GRA reject latest deal

The Garda Representatives Association has "unanimously" rejected a last ditch Government attempt to prevent an unprecedented strike after claiming the continued focus on allowance hikes has failed to meet garda demands, writes Fiachra O Cionnaith, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner.

Members of the powerful group's executive committee, which represents rank-and-file officers, heavily criticised the proposal in a lengthy meeting on Monday night which senior officials described as "completely negative".