Garda Representative Association - GRA The ethos of the Garda Representative Association is that collectively we can provide what individually we often cannot attain. It came into being as a vehicle to pursue collectively the best interests of all members of Garda Rank, in the areas of Pay, Welfare, Conditions and Services. These Objectives remain the primary focus of the Garda Representative Association and the Association will strive into the future to continue this ethos professionally and compassionately with a tremendous sense of responsibility and pride in our chosen profession, the Garda Síochána.