Further work stoppages ‘likely’ at young offenders centre

More work stoppages could take place at the country’s main centre for young offenders unless a dispute over rosters and sick leave is resolved, according to the Impact trade union.

A one-hour work stoppage took place at the Oberstown detention centre on Monday — the same day that it was the subject of an inspection report by Hiqa.

The one-hour stoppage was the latest development in a disagreement between management at the centre and its staff over rotas and over pay and procedures for staff absent because they were injured while on duty.