Garda sergeants and inspectors are on a work-to-rule today, for the first time ever.
It is the start of campaign of industrial action over pay and conditions which includes four strike days next month.
From 7am this morning, thousands of middle-ranking officers are not using their PULSE computer system.
Meanwhile, talks between the Garda Representative Association and the department also continue today after discussions on Tuesday.
Sources agreed the talks over the coming days were critical in averting the unprecedented strike action on November 4, 11, 18, and 25 involving up to 12,500 members. Sources speculated that the talks could continue over the weekend.
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