The threat of industrial action disrupting Irish Ferries sailings this summer has receded. SIPTU ratings on the Isle of Inishfree and Isle of Inishmore have rejected proposals for a strike ballot in support of a shop steward sacked for the alleged rape of another crew member.
However the ratings also rejected a Labour Court recommendation which said the company was justified in sacking the shop steward concerned. He is expected to take a civil action against the company.
