[1/2-5-2015] bus strike announced for these dates

ThomasJ · 20-04-2015, 14:09

So Dublin bus and bus eireann drivers are expected to strike on the 1st and 2nd may over plans to privatise part of their service . no buses on these dates

Question is, presuming they go ahead, what position does this put Irish rail in, in particular with the proposed works north of pearse on the 2nd? Surely this will have to be called off?

http://m.rte.ie/news/transport/2015/...373-siptu-bus/

Jamie2k9 · 20-04-2015, 14:58

IE reviewing it, expect they will cancelled until June or just carry works out on the Sunday/Monday.

Inniskeen · 20-04-2015, 19:12

There may be a significant cost for Irish Rail in rowing back at this stage. Bit of a lose-lose situation. I am afraid. Also the bus dispute may well affect the June weekend also.

Jamie2k9 · 20-04-2015, 19:19

Prehaps the NTA may cover any costs with the state funding both bus operators will lose? I really cant see IE being able to go ahead as if they do I expect you will see the transport minister get involved.

ThomasJ · 21-04-2015, 07:53

Dates the strikes are planned for

1st/2nd may 2015 (siptu)
15th/16th may 2015 (siptu)
29th/30th/31st may 2015 (nbru)

Mark Gleeson · 21-04-2015, 10:02

NRBU are unlikely to cross a SIPTU picket and vice versa so no service on those dates

20-04-2015, 14:09	#1
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	[1/2-5-2015] bus strike announced for these dates So Dublin bus and bus eireann drivers are expected to strike on the 1st and 2nd may over plans to privatise part of their service . no buses on these dates Question is, presuming they go ahead, what position does this put Irish rail in, in particular with the proposed works north of pearse on the 2nd? Surely this will have to be called off? http://m.rte.ie/news/transport/2015/...373-siptu-bus/ Last edited by ThomasJ : 20-04-2015 at 14:21.

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Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	NRBU are unlikely to cross a SIPTU picket and vice versa so no service on those dates __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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20-04-2015, 14:58	#2
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	IE reviewing it, expect they will cancelled until June or just carry works out on the Sunday/Monday.

20-04-2015, 19:12	#3
Inniskeen Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 951	There may be a significant cost for Irish Rail in rowing back at this stage. Bit of a lose-lose situation. I am afraid. Also the bus dispute may well affect the June weekend also.

20-04-2015, 19:19	#4
Jamie2k9 Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,146	Prehaps the NTA may cover any costs with the state funding both bus operators will lose? I really cant see IE being able to go ahead as if they do I expect you will see the transport minister get involved.

21-04-2015, 07:53	#5
ThomasJ Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 2,812	Dates the strikes are planned for 1st/2nd may 2015 (siptu) 15th/16th may 2015 (siptu) 29th/30th/31st may 2015 (nbru)