Ferry strike over pay cuts

ONE of the south-west coast’s busiest ferries will ground to a halt for one day next week as crew members strike over salary cuts.

SIPTU has served notice of a one-day strike on June 4 on the Cape Clear ferry, Naomh Ciaran II. It operates between Baltimore and the island on daily basis throughout the year.

It claims its members are protesting at pay cuts from 22% for deckhands to 27% for the ship’s master. The stoppage will last from 8.30am to 7pm.