SIPTU represents around 2,000 retained firefighters across 200 stations around the country
Retained firefighters in Kildare will today consider a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions.
Members of the retained service are part-time firefighters who are paid an annual retainer for being on-call.
The Labour Court is recommending that the retainer be increased by between 24% and 32.7%.
Under the proposals, a firefighter on an annual retainer of €8,870 would see it rise to €11,769.
The Labour Court is also recommending that the size of the retained service be increased by 400 additional firefighters in order to address staff shortages.
It also states that every urgent effort should be made to fill all current vacancies.
Other recommendations include changes to premium payments, the introduction of community-based fire prevention programmes to allow firefighters earn additional income, and the development of policies on sick leave, maternity leave and parental leave.

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