Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is aware, industrial action is taking place as we speak across local authorities, including Wexford. There is an indefinite ban on all engagements with non-statutory political representatives. In fact, a 24-hour email ban will begin tomorrow, Friday, 22 September, and a 48-hour telephone ban begins on Tuesday, 26 September, including all media platforms. I ask that the Minister mandates local government management, particularly the CEOs, to re-engage with Fórsa before this dispute escalates to a far more serious entrenched position.

The public and elected representatives totally rely on our public servants for their skills, services and assistance. Therefore, I ask the Minister again to immediately take action and demand that the LGMA engages fully to resolve these legitimate issues put forward by the local authority employees.

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