Garda college cleaners to start work-to-rule

Cleaners at the Garda College in Templemore described by their trade union as the “lowest-paid civil servants in the country”, intend to start a work-to-rule.

According to Andy Pike, national secretary withImpact trade union, the 40 cleaners have a starting salary of the national minimum wage of €9.15 per hour, well short of the recommended €11.50 living wage.

“Staff are also expected to carry out a wide range of extended housekeeping duties without receiving any additional reward,” Mr Pike said.