Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Hernan stated the company would not bluntly target staff to fix its financial problems. I put it to him that this is precisely what he is doing. The letter circulated to staff on 16 January made clear that all options were being considered and each cost would be challenged and eliminated unless it could be established that it was essential for the operation of services. The 11 immediate actions advised to staff in the letter all bluntly target Bus Éireann staff. I ask Mr. Herman to explain the reasons these immediate actions directly target staff.