Prison pay deal on conference agenda

A SPECIAL prison officer delegate conference will take place on Friday to determine the fate of the overtime pay deal.

Indications suggest most delegates are in favour of the deal and may recommend its acceptance to the 3,000-plus members.

As reported in yesterday’s Irish Examiner, Justice Minister Michael McDowell indicated to the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) he was willing to allow them refer the deal to a delegate conference.