Government criticised as industrial action looms for retained firefighters


Sinn Féin’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty, have hit out at the government, saying that once again, it has let down the Retained Fire Service and its members. The Donegal TDs were speaking following the announcement that SIPTU, who have been representing the Retained Firefighters in their dispute with the government at the Labour […]


Retained firefighters await Labour Court proposal


LABOUR Court talks on the retained firefighters dispute have concluded with major divisions remaining between both sides. On Monday SIPTU members employed in the Retained Fire Service suspended their industrial action in order to allow for the hearing concerning the dispute. The hearing came following exploratory discussions that took place last week. Advertisement As the […]