File leader

GARDAI struggling to repay debts because of public sector pay cuts could be vulnerable to corruption, a rank and file leader warned yesterday.

'I'm glad Luisa's in this new position because she has always been about the development of rank and file leaders, particularly of women and immigrants.

Rank and file leaders have criticised the move, arguing that it drives out highly experienced officers whose expertise in detective work, planning major events and firearms tactics cannot be easily replaced.

To negotiate control over on-the-job hazards and the right to retire after 30 years of exposure to such difficult conditions, workers elected a team of honest rank-and file leaders, an act which immediately raised the ire of the company, the CTM, and the government.

The comments were criticised by rank and file leaders who claimed previous service at lower ranks was vital for chiefs.