Gardaí plan five-day work-to-rule during November EU meetings

Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 18:22 · Updated 21:01

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The GRA says rank-and-file gardaí will take work-to-rule action from 10 to 14 November, overlapping with EU meetings in Dublin. The dispute concerns working conditions; Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said overtime would be reduced after upcoming major events.

The GRA plans five days of work-to-rule action, from Tuesday 10 November to Saturday 14 November, during EU meetings in Dublin.
The GRA says the action reflects dissatisfaction with working conditions and that its executive will consider further action, potentially including withdrawal of services.
Commissioner Justin Kelly said overtime would be reduced after upcoming major events and argued the GRA vote did not represent most of the organisation.

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Key facts

Planned action: 10–14 November
EU meetings named: European Political Convention on 12 November; informal meeting of EU leaders on 13 November
Survey respondents prepared for industrial action: 4,182
Respondents prepared to act during the EU Presidency: 3,977 (93.6% of respondents)
Commissioner’s position: Overtime would be reduced after forthcoming major events