Voices In The House

It is manifestly unnecessary and it is causing severe hardship. I am asking the ATGWU to call off this destructive action . . .

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, on the rail strike

It is time for the Minister for Public Enterprise (Ms O'Rourke) to abandon the head-in-the-sand approach.

- The Fine Gael leader, Mr Michael Noonan

It would be catastrophic for CIE if the Minister attempted to intervene.

- Mr Ahern