Gardai are calling for the compulsory retirement age to be extended so they can continue on the beat for longer.
At present, cops in Ireland must hang up their hats at the age of 60 but now officers are hoping to remain in the workforce for longer.
It's a number of proposals up for discussion at the Garda Representative Association (GRA) delegate conference being held in Killarney in Kerry this week.
The conference is kicking off today with changes in pay, allowances and work conditions being some of the main topics of discussion.
Well-being is also high on the agenda with calls for a counselling services to be put in place to help officers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), The Irish Sun reports.
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Members of the GRA are also pushing for a college fees reimbursement programme to aid gardai who want a third-level qualification.
Other contentious issues which will be discussed include pay cuts, pension agreements and bullying and harassment within An Garda Siochana.
In an opening statement, GRA President James Mulligan said: “This change project has been adopted by Government and is underway.
“It is vital that the GRA membership has maximum input into the implementation of the recommendations.
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“Without our input and buy-in there is a corresponding reduction in the capacity to enable change.
“A professional and constructive approach from the GRA is on offer to deliver the most optimal outcomes for the membership.
“The yearly GRA Annual Delegate Conference is our opportunity to inform, address and get feedback and input from our member representative, Government and senior Garda Management in an open and transparent forum."
