CIE unions defer strikes after meeting

CIE unions last agreed to defer a planned series of damaging one-day strikes over the next three months after a meeting with the Department of Transport.

The first of the disruptions a protest march at peak travel times was due to take place next Tuesday as part of a sustained protest action against Minister for Transport Seamus Brennan's proposals to break-up of the State transport company.

Further actions were to follow in September, October and November, culminating with a two-day strike beginning on December 8. Last month's "no-fares day" is estimated to have cost CIE around 1.5 million.