Transport Minister to resume talks with CIÉ unions

Transport Minister has told the CIÉ group of unions that he wants to resume discussions on the planned break up of the company.

The Department's secretary general, Julie O'Neill, has written a two-page letter, informing them that the Minister is proposing intensive discussions with the unions.

These could take place under an Independent Chairman, within a tight time frame.

The unions had placed a deadline of tomorrow on a response from the Minister.