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