Breaking: Garda strike called off for tomorrow
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) and Garda Representative Association (GRA) have suspended its strike action planned for tomorrow.
AGSI president Antoinette Cunningham said: “As a result of proposal received which will be put to a ballot of our membership, AGSI will be calling off its day of industrial action pending the result of the ballot. AGSI are delighted a fundamental right in gaining access to the industrial relations mechanisms, the WRC and the Labour for our membership. AGSI are delighted to announce we have gained an uplift in income for all of our members.”
Over 100 Gardaí in Co Kildare were in preparations for tomorrow's industrial action.
A key part of the Labour Court recommendations, issued at 8.30pm tonight, said Gardai should be receiving an increase in rent allowance as well as a new €15 payment for every day of annual leave.
Speaking to KildareNow, Garda John Joe O'Connell, GRA representative in Co Kildare, said tonight: "Further action has not been ruled out. I reserve my right to discuss all matters until it is discussed with the district and division. The Labour Court recommendations have to be fully researched and discussed. I am now endeavouring to contact all members in Kildare. The vote to defer took place at 11.20pm."
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Only six hours a statement from Co Kildare Gardaí said:" There will be no change in the opening hours of Garda Stations at Naas, Leixlip, Kildare, Newbridge or Athy tomorrow during the withdrawal of service by members of the GRA and AGSI. However we would ask that members of the public with non-essential business at Garda Stations such as the signing or witnessing of forms might leave it until the following days when full service will be restored. This is not to say that such business will not be conducted but due to less manpower being available, it may take longer than usual.Patrol cars will operate throughout the county tomorrow but again, it may take longer than usual for non-urgent/non-emergency calls to be attended to. We would also ask for the public to be particularly vigilant and to keep an eye out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours and to please contact your local Garda Station or call 999/112 if you see anything suspicious."
Naas based Garda John Joe O'Connell at talks tonight.