Firefighters in Cork City to be balloted for industrial action

Move linked to what trade union Siptu has described as the 'unilateral withdrawal' of the 'fourth car' from Ballincollig fire station

Move marks a significant escalation in what has been an ongoing and protracted industrial relations dispute between Siptu and Cork City Council management over 'manning levels' in the city’s fire service. Picture: Larry Cummins

Firefighters in Cork City are to be balloted for industrial and possible strike action.

The move marks a significant escalation in what has been an ongoing and protracted industrial relations dispute between Siptu and Cork City Council management over “manning levels” in the city’s fire service following the 2019 city boundary extension.