Garda action set to take place around presidency
Summary
Gardaí will engage in a five-day work-to-rule action starting November 10, coinciding with high-profile EU presidency summits. The dispute stems from the Garda Representative Association's claims that extraordinary events have breached working time agreements, leading to cancelled rest days and long shifts. Experts explain that Gardaí cannot legally strike, so they are strictly following contract terms, while public opinion remains divided on the timing and necessity of the industrial action.
Topics discussed
Intro: Gardaí work-to-rule and EU presidency
Vox pop: Public reactions to the action
Transition to Cillian Sherlock
GRA statement and reasons for action
Details of the work-to-rule rules
Garda HQ reaction and potential escalation
Transition to Prof. Michael Doherty
Legal constraints on Gardaí striking
Comparison with the 'Blue Flu'
Public sector solidarity and support
Wider context of public sector disputes
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