Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When I first became involved in politics, a very good friend of mine told me that the fight is never what the fight is about. Obviously this dispute is about wider issues. The Minister said that some feel that the commercial licensing regime is somewhat flawed. I ask him to elaborate on the licensing issues. What issues do the unions and other stakeholders have with the scheme? The Minister has made additional money available for PSO services and instructed officials to examine the free travel scheme funding. Is that item one of the issues connected to the strike? Can he elaborate on the matter?