People will never look at the Gardaí the same way again if planned strikes go ahead, according to Minister Leo Varadkar.
The Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald is briefing the cabinet this morning on plans to deal with the upcoming industrial action.
Around 2,000 sergeants and inspectors and 10,000 rank and file gardaí will strike over 4 days next month as part of a pay restoration row.
Minister Varadkar said he hopes a deal can be reached with the GRA and the AGSI.