Unions prepared to take full strike action

SIPTU and the National Bus and Railworkers Union are due to begin a series of public meetings today outlining their opposition to the Government's plans to break up CIE and privatise 25% of Dublin Bus routes.

CIE workers embarked on a "no fares" protest last Friday and are due to mount a series of one-day stoppages in August, September and October to highlight their anger at the Government's plans.