The story behind this injured Garda’s photo is something everyone should read

"Garda Power is just one of thousands of gardaí who daily risk their personal safety to protect and serve the citizens of Ireland. When garda pay was cut over and over in 2009 the GRA members were balloted, and while 93% favoured industrial action they stopped short of withdrawal of services. The government didn’t listen and responded with further cuts for new recruits. In an affront to their civil rights and without trade union status gardaí were unable to influence their employers. Gardaí had pay cuts and changes to working practices foisted upon them. No worker should be forced to endure pay cuts, increased workload, and increased risk to personal safety without the opportunity to say ‘stop’. We now say ‘stop’. Our role is unique in all society, and we must be treated as such."