Lord Mayor thrilled as firefighters lift threat of industrial action

The threat of industrial action by firefighters in Cork City has been lifted after the city council agreed to pay back-money linked to pay restoration.

The breakthrough came after eight hours of conciliation talks facilitated by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between the firefighters, their union representatives, and council management. The talks had commenced on Friday.

Members of the brigade confirmed yesterday that they had agreed to withdraw the notice of industrial action served on City Hall last week, and which was due to kick in from July 25.