Security guards at the site conducted their work stoppage between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.. For the duration of this industrial action official pickets will be placed on the entrances to the Bellanaboy gas terminal.

SIPTU Organiser, Ed Kenny, said: “This action has been necessitated due to the company terminating SIPTU members' employment without agreement and its unilateral reduction of workers contracted hours. While our members have sought a negotiated solution to this dispute the company has refused to agree to attend the  Labour Court as agreed following conciliation talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.”

SIPTU Shop Steward and Senaca security guard, Michael Leneghan, said: “The workers have been left with no option but to conduct this industrial action due to the intransigence shown by management in this dispute. Our members are open to engaging in negotiations but will also intensify their industrial action if necessary.”

From Monday, SIPTU members working as security guards at the terminal will also engage in a work to rule  in relation to certain functions they carry out on the site.