Taoiseach slams CIE unions' 'no fares' protest

The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has criticised CIE unions and workers for embarking on their "no fares" protest today.

Workers in Bus Eireann, Iarnrod Eireann and Dublin Bus are refusing to collect fares from passengers in protest at Government plans to break up CIE and privatise 25% of Dublin Bus services.