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“Resolve is very strong” as Donegal firefighters resume strike action

Firefighters have escalated their strike action after an interim solution recommended by the Labour Court was rejected. The escalated action began on Wednesday. SIPTU representative for Donegal firefighters Kevin McKinney told the Donegal Democrat: ...

26 Jul 2023 at 16:11

Local News

Fire fighters to resume strike as Labour Court recommendation is rejected

Donegal fire fighters are set to return to the picket line after strike action was suspended to allow for Labour Court discussions. SIPTU Fire fighters across the country have voted by an overwhelming majority of 82% to 18% to reject the Labour ...

20 Jul 2023 at 11:04

Local News

Five of Donegal's 15 fire brigades will be on strike on any one day this week

Five of Donegal's 15 fire brigades will be on strike on any day between tomorrow and Monday next, The firefighters, who work part-time, decided on the action following a ballot in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay, recruitment ...

12 Jun 2023 at 10:34

Local News

Donegal firefighters start a week-long strike today

Donegal Firefighters Association has outlined what has prompted them to take industrial action that will see fire stations closing in a dispute concerning a staff crisis that threatens this vital community resource. They claim they have been ...

13 Jun 2023 at 07:21

Local News

Councillors voice their support for Donegal's firefighters

Donegal's firefighters received a boost yesterday (Monday) with unanimous support coming from the members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District in relation to their decision to take strike action this week. Councillors voiced their ...

13 Jun 2023 at 09:13

Local News

Major issues highlighted by independent councillor on firemen's picket line

Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig had slammed the Government's inaction on the firefighters' issue saying there were major issues, outside of injury on possible death while serving the community, that people in ...

13 Jun 2023 at 17:02

Features

Opinion: Our firefighters never let us down and they deserve all our support

The response by the fire service to the recent floods in Donegal is a reminder of the vital service that these people provide. As retained firefighters continue their strike action, it is worth reflecting on how much we rely on them ...

04 Aug 2023 at 12:28

National News

Minister handed pager device used by on-call firefighters during Dail ‘stunt’

Minister Darragh O’Brien was given an alerter device used by on-call firefighters by an opposition TD supporting their industrial action, in a move described as a “stunt” and an “act of theatre”. The exchange within the Dail ...

15 Jun 2023 at 16:37

National News

‘Room for compromise’ over retained firefighter strike, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach has said “there is room for compromise” in relation to the industrial action of retained firefighters. “We know that their terms and conditions need to improve and we’re committed to making that happen,” Leo ...

13 Jun 2023 at 15:07

National News

SIPTU Retained Fire Fighters to escalate strike action

RETAINED firefighters who are members of the trade union, SIPTU will escalate their strike action due to the failure of government to respond to their legitimate concerns. It has been a total of nine weeks since this ...

10 Aug 2023 at 09:57

Local News

Donegal Fire Service Management accuse local firefighters of 'scaremongering'

Donegal County Council Fire Service Management will meet Letterkenny firefighters in the coming days to discuss ongoing issues, having accused them of "scaremongering." A statement, issued to the media on behalf of ...

10 Mar 2025 at 12:17

National News

Retained firefighters considering quitting over conditions dispute, says union

Retained firefighters are considering resigning from the service “in large numbers” from the beginning of next week, the union representing them has warned. There are approximately 2,000 Siptu (Services, ...

15 Jun 2023 at 12:46

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