North West bus-drivers not hopeful of a Labour Court resolution
Bus drivers on the picket line in Sligo say they are not hopeful that anything will be achieved at today’s Labour Court hearing. Talks aimed at resolving the Bus Eireann dispute have broken down overnight. Unions say they offered 18 million euro in savings to the company – but that…
Bus Eireann talks resume at WRC
It’s the 14th day in a row of no services for Bus Eireann commuters. Talks at the WRC broke up overnight without a deal on cuts – management and unions will be back round the table today. (09.30AM) Drivers have refused to call off their strike during the discussions. Workers…
Irish Rail services to resume after this morning’s disruption
Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are resuming after being disrupted by Bus Éireann pickets this morning. Virtually all trains and buses were cancelled by the action, with management saying it was completely unexpected. This included the Sligo/Dublin train service. Union bosses say they were also taken by surprise, and…
Service on Sligo/Dublin rail line hit by Bus Eireann dispute this morning
Service on the Sligo/Dublin rail line has been hit by industrial action this morning. Tens of thousands of public transport passengers have been left stranded throughout the country as the Bus Éireann strike has spread to Irish Rail and Dublin Bus. Pickets by workers from all three CIE firms are…
Fears of delayed payments for private operators of Bus Eireann Services
As the Bus Eireann strike continues, there are now fears there may be a delay in payments to private operators who do work, such as school runs, for the commercial semi-state bus company. Bus Eireann has told private school bus operators that all payments will continue to be made but…
Union rep calls on people to lobby local politicians on bus strike
A union rep in the North West is calling on people to lobby their local politicians to ensure an end to the bus strike. Bus drivers in Sligo say they will stay on the picketline for as long as it takes to get a fair outcome. The strike is now…
LYIT Student Union survey shows large number rely on Bus Eireann services
A survey of 100 LYIT Students taken in January by LYIT Student Union, shows that 62% use Bus Eireann services for getting to and from college. The Union of Students in Ireland President, Annie Hoey, has joined in calling on Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to intervene…