Bus Éireann dispute rumbles on

SIPTU has warned it will ballot its CIE members to strike in solidarity with their colleagues after indications Bus Éireann may be considering compulsory job losses. 

Workers from across the sector will stage a lunchtime protest today to coincide with the Minister's appearance at the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

Sinn Fein's transport spokesperson Imelda Munster is accusing the Government of deliberately allowing the situation to develop.