In recent times, there has been a marked increase in industrial
unrest, including the threat of strikes and other forms of
industrial action. While there is no absolute right to strike or
take industrial action in Ireland, legislation provides freedom in
certain circumstances to strike and an immunity from legal
liability in respect of strikes and industrial action will be
conferred, provided a number of conditions are met.
The relevant law is contained principally in the Industrial
Relations Act 1990 (the "1990 Act")
which:
- confers immunities on workers where, in "contemplation
or furtherance" of a "trade dispute",
they participate in a "strike" or other
"industrial action" provided the strike other
industrial action is supported by a secret ballot and not less than
one week's notice is given to the employer;
