GRA contradicts Taoiseach saying they were threatened with Martial Law if Garda strike went ahead

The Garda Representative Association says it was threatened with bringing the Army onto the streets if they went ahead with their strike.

GRA contradicts Taoiseach saying they were threatened with Martial Law if Garda strike went ahead

The Garda Representative Association says it was threatened with bringing the Army onto the streets if they went ahead with their strike.

The group which represents the largest cohort of Gardaí says they were told in last week's Labour Court talks that Marshall Law would be implemented if they did not agree to a deal.

The GRA is warning that the 11th hour agreement on pay will not necessarily be passed in a ballot of its members.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny categorically denied on Friday that the Martial Law threat was made, something denied by former GRA President Damien McCarthy who was at the meeting.

Mr McCarthy said: "We were told Martial Law was mentioned at the meeting.

"Well it certainly came out of the blue."

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