13/10/2015

Talks Aimed At Averting Rail Strike Action Resume

Talks aimed at averting planned strike action at Iarnród Éireann on Friday, 23 October, are to resume today.

The talks have been ongoing between management at the rail company and unions representing workers.

It is understood that there has been progress made during the talks, but unions have warned that unless agreements are put in place the strike action would go ahead.

(MH/LM)

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