The Minister for Local Government has issued a fresh appeal to Retained Firefighters to back Labour Court recommendations aimed at settling a long running dispute.
SIPTU is recommending its members reject the proposals in a row over working conditions.
Minister Darragh O'Brien insists they provide for a significant improvement to the work-life balance of retained firefighters.
The Minister says their rejection would only serve to further entrench positions and make a resolution to this dispute more complex and difficult to achieve.
