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ARTICLE · 28 JUNE 2010

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Given the recent well-publicised escalation of industrial action by public sector unions, Jennifer Clarke takes a timely look at the law governing industrial action in this country.

IrelandLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Jennifer Clarke
Jennifer Clarke
Given the recent well-publicised escalation of industrial action by public sector unions, Jennifer Clarke takes a timely look at the law governing industrial action in this country.

If an employer's premises has been picketed, it may apply for an interim injunction on an 'ex parte' basis. 'Ex parte' means that only one party is present in Court - in this case, the employer.

If an interim injunction is granted, it will be for a very short period, following which a hearing will take place at which both sides will be entitled to put forward their case. The court will then decide whether to grant an interlocutory injunction. This is an injunction pending a full hearing of the matter.

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