Garda strikes: Contingency plans being made for strike

Contingency plans for policing in the event of strike action by gardaí are being drawn up by the Department of Justice, a minister has confirmed.

There have also been fresh calls for current deals with public sector workers to be scrapped and for a fresh work and pay agreement to be cobbled together with unions.

Gardaí were also urged yesterday by the main opposition party not to abandon their posts.