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Concerns over lack of sanction for Eircode ad

A group reportedly representing some 400 firefighters has queried why the advertising watchdog upheld its complaint about an ad for Eircode, only to declare later that it did not have the power to ban the broadcast.

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Strikes: Public unions to respond collectively to garda deal

Public service unions plan to act collectively in response to the deal recommended by the Labour Court that averted yesterday’s garda strike.

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Firefighters’ union fails to get negotiating role

A trade union representing most of the 76 retained fire-fighters employed by Waterford County Council has lost its appeal aimed at having the courts review a Labour Court recommendation it not be recognised for negotiating purposes.

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Firefighters object to 'unworkable' changes in service

Post code plan must be reconsidered

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War of words over rural fire station closures

Only 33% pay Dublin fire call-out charge

Dublin City Council’s controversial call-out charge for use of the fire service has recouped just one-third of the fees owed for this year so far.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Firefighter cutbacks 'will cost lives'

The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association has said it is concerned over potential cuts in the numbers of frontline staff.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

Firefighters claim call-out charges put lives in danger

Fire call-out charges are deterring people from seeking help in emergencies and should be removed immediately to help save lives, it has been claimed.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012

Firefighter association warns of 'huge wastage' in service

Firefighters have said that there are "huge levels of wastage" in the fire service.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Council to meet union over firemen’s deaths

TRADE union officials will meet Wicklow County Council today for the first time since it emerged the local authority is likely to be prosecuted over the deaths of two firemen in Bray in September 2007.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2011

Firefighters and paramedics join new trade union

Firefighters and paramedics today joined forces with psychiatric nurses to form a new trade union for frontline staff in the public service.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2010

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