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Derry services to come to
standstill
11.07.08
CITY of Derry Airport
could be seriously disrupted next week as local
Council staff stop working as part of an all-out
industrial action over pay.
Most of Derry City Council's facilities and services
will close to the public on Wednesday, July 16 and
Thursday, July 17 as part of the dispute. |
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Acting town clerk and
chief executive, John Meehan said exemptions had
been granted for cemetery staff while an update is
expected shortly in relation to the local airport.
"Constructive discussions with UNITE unions are
continuing to minimise disruption for a key service
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City of Derry Airport,"
said Mr. Meehan.
"It is hoped that a decision is imminent to assist
with advising the public of travel arrangements. At
this stage no change to services at City of Derry
Airport has been advised."
Refuse collection for cityside households will grind
to a halt while the city's civic amenity sites will
also close to the public for the two days. Derry
City Council’s civic offices and the Guildhall will
close for the two days while all leisure facilities
including Templemore Sports Complex, Lisnagelvin,
Brooke Park and the City Baths will close to the
public. The Council’s museum services will also be
affected with the Harbour Museum, Workhouse Museum
and the Tower Museum remaining closed to the public.
Derry Mayor Cllr. Gerard Diver explained that normal
service would resume on Friday, July 18. |
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