DUBLIN — Rank-and-file gardaí in Ireland have called off a planned five-day work-to-rule action following progress in negotiations with Garda management.
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) announced the decision on Monday night after discussions with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and senior officials. The action had been scheduled to begin on November 10 and continue until November 14.
The association said significant progress had been made on several outstanding issues affecting its members, including working conditions, overtime arrangements, subsistence payments and mileage allowances. Its Central Executive Committee subsequently voted to withdraw the planned action.
The decision comes ahead of two major European political meetings in Dublin. Around 50 European leaders are expected to attend the European Political Community meeting on November 12, followed by an informal meeting of EU leaders on November 13.
The events will require an extensive security operation involving gardaí from across the country. The planned industrial action had raised concerns about policing arrangements during the high-profile meetings.
The GRA said it was satisfied with the assurances and commitments received from Garda management. The association also thanked its members for their patience and continued service during the negotiations.
However, a separate public sector pay dispute remains unresolved, with unions continuing preparations for a nationwide strike on November 12.
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