Cork Security Standoff Escalates | Limerick News

Ireland’s stepping up to host major EU events, but tensions are rising as Garda officers clash with management over mandatory shifts during the festivities. With Cork set to host high-profile gatherings including EU leaders, security forces are being pulled from across the country — a move the Garda Representative Association fiercely opposes. The union argues officers can’t be forced to work their scheduled days off without proper pay or time off in lieu, calling it a breach of their work agreement. They’ve even walked out of key planning meetings, pledging full support for any officer refusing to comply. While Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly insists everything will be secure and the issue will be resolved, a standoff looms as the union prepares to defend its members’ rights — all while the world watches Dublin and Cork prepare for the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a3ab76caf27a006