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Clare Firefighter Fears Irreparable Damage To Service If Pay Dispute Continues

A Clare firefighter fears irreparable damage will be done to the service unless the Government urgently resolves a pay dispute.

Its after SIPTU and the LGMA held a meeting at the Workplace Relations Commission last night after part-time firefighters were offered a maximum increase of €750 to their annual €8,000 retainer.

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Between January and April, Clare’s firefighters responded to 400 emergency calls, with 60% of the force made up of retained personnel.

 

Killaloe Fire Station Shop Steward Edward Moloney says the matter needs to be resolved once and for all.

Listen to the full interview here

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