Fórsa met with Minister Darragh O’Brien on Tuesday (11th October) to discuss issues surrounding the Framework for the Future Delivery of Water Services.

Fórsa is instructing Local Authority Vets to cease all engagement regarding any proposed transfer to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as a result of an outstanding industrial relations matter concerning pensions.

Non-union employers could potentially face penalties for failing to negotiate with trade unions following the publication of the final report of the high-level working group on collective bargaining last week.

Fórsa has secured engagement with Dublin City Council (DCC) following a disagreement with management on staffing plans for a late-night market on Moore Street, due to take place next month.

Fórsa has criticised Government for lengthy delays to the payment of the special additional financial recognition for firefighters who worked during the pandemic.

Fórsa has strongly condemned IBEC’s objection to the introduction of paid leave for workers who are victims of domestic violence, citing it as “distrustful and deeply insulting”.