Middle-ranking officers may strike with frontline gardaí

The “nightmare scenario” of middle-ranking officers going on strike on the same days as frontline gardaí is growing increasingly likely, after a second Garda association said it is set to vote on the move.

The Irish Examiner understands the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will put forward a motion on joining the Garda Representatives Association’s planned strike during a special delegate conference on October 17.

While the AGSI has already confirmed it is considering industrial action, it has until now not suggested striking on the same days — November 4, 11, 18 and 25 — as the separate GRA.