Talks due on Garda HQ roster directive 

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Plans by the Garda Commissioner to extend the emergency 12-hour garda roster introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of the year appear to have met internal industrial relations difficulties.

The Irish Examiner understands that there was an intention to issue an order on Friday announcing the extension, and associated changes — but that this has been delayed pending discussions with staff associations next week.