Transport Minister calls for rail strike to be called off

Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has renewed his call for planned strikes at Irish Rail to be called off.

Transport Minister calls for rail strike to be called off
Mon, 11 Aug, 2014 - 19:15

Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has renewed his call for planned strikes at Irish Rail to be called off.

The work stoppages, which are due to begin on August 24, will coincide with the All-Ireland hurling and football finals in September.

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