Talks to avert Garda strike continue

Talks are continuing to try and avert an all out Garda strike next week as middle ranking officers continue their industrial action. 

Sergeants and Inspectors escalated their action today with a work-to-rule. 

For 24 hours starting this morning the sergeants and inspectors are refusing to do admin duties or use the PULSE computer system. 

More than 2000 are involved. 

More talks with the department of justice take place today

AGSI President is Antoinette Cunningham…she's warned if these talks don't work, the situation will get worse.  

But the Government's standing firm that any deal will have to be within the LRA