GRA Deputy General Secretary. Liverpool/Sligo Rovers fan. Opinions personal but open to debate.
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James Morrisroe retweeted
A big thank you to James Morrisroe for his powerful contribution to today's EuroCOP meeting, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing Gardaí during Ireland's EU Presidency.
EuroCOP stands firmly alongside our GRA colleagues in calling for fair working conditions, respect for agreed rights and the protection of officer wellbeing.
Great to have James and EuroCOP Executive Committee member Tara McManus with us in Spain.
Your concerns are shared, your voices are heard, and your colleagues across Europe stand with you. 
GRA’s Dep Gen Sec James Morrisroe speaking at the Eurocop conference in Malaga today outlining to our EU colleagues the ongoing challenges facing our members policing the EU Presidency. Also representing the GRA was Asst GS Tara McManus, EuroCOP Exec member #GRARep #EuroCOP2026
James Morrisroe retweeted
🇮🇪 EuroCOP stands firmly alongside our colleagues in the Garda Representative Association (GRA) in Ireland.
The decision by the GRA to take work-to-rule action during forthcoming EU Presidency events follows a clear and overwhelming mandate from its membership.
94.2% of those who responded to the GRA members’ survey supported industrial action, with 93.6% of respondents to the second question supporting work-to-rule action during EU Presidency events.
This sends a powerful message about the depth of concern among Gardaí regarding their working hours, rest periods and the continued erosion of their terms and conditions.
Police officers across Europe are regularly called upon to go above and beyond in the service of their communities. But their dedication and professionalism must never be taken for granted.
Agreed working conditions must be respected. Rest periods must be protected. The health, safety and wellbeing of police officers must always be a priority.
EuroCOP recognises the strength of feeling demonstrated by GRA members and fully supports their right to stand together and demand that their concerns are heard and addressed.
We stand in solidarity with GRA General Secretary Ronan Slevin, the GRA Executive and every member seeking fair treatment, respect and the protection of their working conditions.
Your voice matters. Your wellbeing matters. And you have the support of your colleagues across Europe.
💙 United in solidarity. Stronger together.
@gardarep @AGSI_Ireland
The "OPM" is a disaster. The 3 county division of Louth/Cavan Monaghan which runs from Blacklion in the North West to Blackrock on the east coast is unworkable no amount of PR spin will change that.
More Garda resources 'needed' in West Cavan
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James Morrisroe retweeted
❤️Even Fleetwood Mac called this their best performance ever. The band said they've never played better than this. Not a single note was wrong. Fleetwood Mac is at the peak of their form.
James Morrisroe retweeted
21 years in the Premier Divison
A League title
3 FAI Cups
Setanta Cup and League Cup
Champions League
Europa League
Conference League
Vllaznia
Vorskla Poltava
Spartak Trnava
Rosenborg
Molde
Bala Town
Motherwell
Countless memories. A great run.
We'll be back!
James Morrisroe retweeted
James Morrisroe was speaking after it emerged that a Garda had to hitch a lift to respond to an emergency because the battery of his EV was running low. northernsound.ie/news/former…
What happened to the 17,000 -18,000 target that previous Ministers and Commissioners spoke about. Suppose its easier to keep declaring Extraordinary events where members have no choice but to work every single day to paper over the cracks.
REPRESENTATIVE BODIES FOR military and garda personnel launched stinging attacks on the national security allocation in Budget 2027.
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The 15,000 "target" is now over a decade out of date. Our population has dramatically increased and yet no forward thinking from Government or the Dept of Justice. Serious recruitment and retention issues being denied and ignored.
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers has said he is allocating funding to recruit up to 1,000 trainee gardaí, bringing the force to over 15,000 next year rte.ie/news/budget-2027/2026…
James Morrisroe retweeted
On paper, I’m in my 50’s & it’s really confusing…
In my head, I’m 35.
At a concert, I’m 25
After 10pm, I’m 72.
Getting up off the floor, I’m 93.
When someone makes me mad, I’m 2
BUT-
When an 80’s song comes on,
I’m 17, drunk in a field, & my mom thinks I’m at a sleepover
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James Morrisroe retweeted
I am the GRA representative referred to in yesterday’s statement. I welcome the withdrawal of the potential misconduct allegation, but I am bitterly disappointed that An Garda Síochána pursued it in the first place.
I have spoken on many issues affecting members in the past.
Elected representatives must be able to speak for members without fear that doing so will lead to misconduct proceedings.
I will not be making any further comment on the matter.
A senior Garda Representative Association member will not face a misconduct investigation over comments he made to the media after an assesment on the matter has now been withdrawn, according to the association
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Minister neglecting to mention of course that the 6 month EU Presidency Extraordinary Event has consistently stretched frontline members to breaking point with little or no days off, extended tours of duty and a cavalier approach to agreed employment terms and conditions.
The Justice Minister insists that Gardaí have all the resources they need for the upcoming visit of Donald Trump. A major security operation is being put in place in Dublin and Clare ahead of the US President's arrival this weekend. But the group representing frontline Gardaí says its putting significant pressure on rank and file members forced to police it.
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James Morrisroe retweeted
Hier soir, les 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 dans une forme éblouissante.
Il y a de l’envie, du plaisir, et c’est contagieux.
J’❤️ toujours autant la voix et le charisme de Mike Scott.
Et quand un concert débute comme ça…💯
Unions democratically deciding on potential industrial action. Certain rep bodies are of course prohibited from such democratic decisions. Also locked out of pay negotiations, previous pay deals ignored and yet unwavering "good will" expected of them to fill the gaps.
The union accused the Government of failing to present serious proposals on pay or provide guarantees against outsourcing
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Its been a long campaign since 2007 to get to this point with many setbacks along the way. The GRA commissioned report in 2015 which highlighted the archaic conditions which members were expected to operate in was instrumental in moving it on. Very welcome and long past time.
New Garda Station in Bailieboro, "one of the finest in the country" :
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A 40% reduction in dedicated Roads Policing members since 2009. The 5 yr embargo on recruitment still being felt 17 yrs later. Highlights also the ever increasing danger faced by frontline members where vehicles are used as weapons with intent to injure and maim.
Garda fleet has record number of vehicles replaced amid rise in ‘joyriding’ and ramming attacks on patrol cars independent.ie/irish-news/ga…
Its incredible that the Government have allowed the previous public sector pay deal to expire without making any serious attempts to agree a new one. Lots of ballots due from the various unions re the next steps. Can't say they weren't warned.
The Prison Officers Association (POA) said a national poll of its members has shown overwhelming support for industrial action, up to and including strike action, if the Government does not set out a clear and credible approach to aligning pay and living standards, at the start of the next round of public sector pay talks
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