The Prison Officers' Association has directed all prison officers to adhere strictly to their duties in the prisons in what is effectively a withdrawal of goodwill by prison staff.
The action has led to some disruption and delays today in the country's prisons and in the prison escort service, which brings inmates to and from the courts.
The Association, which represents 3,200 officers, says prison officers and their families are deeply concerned about the lack of information from Government as to when prison officers will be vaccinated against Covid-19.
The POA said that in the first three months of this year prison officers have been placed at increasing risk to Covid-19 but their concerns have been ignored by both the Ministers for