Industrial relations stand-off looms as representative bodies question mandatory drug testing
The drug testing regime was launched yesterday and is ‘mandatory’ for all garda members. By Niall O Connor Wednesday 2 Jun 2021, 4:02 PM 1 hour ago 5,680 Views 30 Comments
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AN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS standoff in An Garda Síochána appears likely as representative bodies have attacked plans for drug testing in the force.
Both Forsa, which is the union for civilian staff, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI), have questioned the implementation of the measure.
Garda management made the announcement about the drug testing plans yesterday during a briefing about the new Anti-Corruption Unit.
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