NIB intervention paves way for fresh ferry talks

Fresh talks aimed at ending the Irish Ferries dispute are expected to get underway today following an intervention from the National Implementation Body.

Fresh talks aimed at ending the Irish Ferries dispute are due to get underway today following an intervention from the National Implementation Body.

The body, which includes representatives of employers, trade unions and the Government, has put forward proposals to resolve the stand-off over the company's plan to replace its staff with cheaper labour from eastern Europe.