Strike could halt road repair in Cork

Maintenance on roads in Co Cork could grind to a halt later this month after trade union Siptu announced that it had served notice of industrial action on Cork County Council.

The union will commence the action at 8am on Wednesday, May 17, saying the dispute results from the refusal of management to recruit more staff to adequately deliver statutory services.

Siptu organiser Con Casey said his members in the Roads and Drivers sections will take the action.