Protecting whistleblowers is top of the agenda at a conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors today.
The Justice Minister has turned down the chance to make a speech to middle ranking gardai due to a number of commitments.
General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors John Redmond wants Alan Shatter to give more people their say on the state of the force:
Meanwhile John Redmond says ordinary Gardai on the beat are bearing the brunt of public anger over recent scandals to hit the force.
He explains it's a bit like when ordinary bank workers are given a hard time, over the financial collapse.
