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'Behind the scenes talks' in garda rostering row

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 19 June 2023, Mr Justice Brian O'Moore heard that "behind‑the‑scenes talks" were underway between the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) and the Garda Commissioner to resolve a dispute over new rostering arrangements. The AGSI, representing 2,500 members, has initiated proceedings because it believes the Commissioner's proposals, which would replace the 2012 Working Time Agreement (WTA) that had been in place since the 2010 Public Sector Agreement, would adversely affect members' health, safety and family lives. The AGSI seeks an injunction preventing the Commissioner from unilaterally imposing a new roster, orders to stop extending the pandemic‑era contingency roster, and a requirement that all internal Garda dispute‑resolution procedures be exhausted before involving the Workplace Relations Commission. The Commissioner, represented by Mark Connaughton SC, wants the case heard promptly and has opposed the application.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Behind the scenes talks' in garda rostering row. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2023-06-19 Publication

Why: The AGSI agreed to the new arrangements because the commissioner had allegedly represented to it that the changed roster would be temporary and would only be in place as long as required to assist the State during the pandemic. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

Read the original CNI report