The Chief Executive of the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure hopes this will be the only strike action.
But Nick Black admits there is the possibility more industrial action may follow.
He says his department will be as flexible as possible with the drivers and hoped to progress the drivers’ suggestion of changing sick pay entitlement - something ruled out by the union.
Mr Black has again reiterated his department has to make £300,000 worth of savings.
Majority of whistleblowing cases against DOI relate to health and safety concerns
A total of nine claims have been raised since April 2024
Disruption for motorists in Kewaigue area from Monday
MUA upgrading the wastewater works in the area
Man who sexually assaulted sleeping woman jailed
Karl Wicklow was convicted at trial for two counts of indecent assault on the same date
2025 a 'record year' for SPC
More than 680,000 passengers were transported on its vessels
