An all-out strike will go ahead tomorrow if today's talks fail to achieve a resolution.
Strike action has been temporarily suspended by retained fire fighters, to allow for talks.
Negotiations between SIPTU and the Local Government management service have just gotten underway at the Labour Court.
If today's talks fail to achieve a resolution, SIPTU says the all-out strike will go ahead tomorrow as planned.
Speaking before the meeting this morning, Sector Organiser Brendan O'Brien says there needs to be a willingness to engage:
A resolution will be reached in the dispute over retained firefighters if early progress is made on structured pay and leave.
That's according to SIPTU, who's negotiating committee is continuing to present its concerns to the Labour Court this afternoon.
Later, the local government management agency will separately meet the court and an assessment will be made.
*UPDATE*
SIPTU has entered its sixth hour of talks in relation to retained firefighters at the Labour Court.
The local government management agency has yet to begin its round of talks with the Labour court.
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