Gardaí criticise Drew Harris for referring rosters issue to formal  dispute process 

In a statement, the AGSI 'heavily criticised' Garda Commissioner Drew Harris for referring the rosters issue to a formal process. File picture

Frontline garda supervisors have “heavily criticised” Garda Commissioner Drew Harris for referring a row over new rosters to a formal dispute resolution process rather than continuing to engage in talks.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) said it believes it was still possible to “resolve the matter through consultation”, instead of having to enter into a formal process.