Mid-ranking gardaí to begin industrial action next week

The roster row escalated in January, when AGSI criticised Garda commissioner Drew Harris, above, for referring the matter to a formal dispute-resolution process rather than continuing in talks. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Frontline Garda supervisors are set to discuss “all forms of industrial action” next month in a worsening row with Garda commissioner Drew Harris over a new roster system.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is to start the first of a number of “days of action” next Monday in which 100 representatives will march on Garda Headquarters and hand in a letter to Mr Harris spelling out their concerns.