Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In his opening address, the Minister called for flexibility between management and the unions. He is not displaying much flexibility. Precedent has been established. Both sides have been to the WRC and negotiations broke down. In 2013, when the previous Government was in talks with Dublin Bus, Fine Gael and the Labour Party thought outside the box and brought in two independent facilitators who were able to work with the two groups to bring them back to a position whereby they could go to the WRC and an agreement was reached. The report was carried out by Mr. Noel Dowling and Mr. Ultan Courtney. Has the Minister considered using his power and influence as chief stakeholder to provide such a facility?

How much longer can we stave off the company becoming insolvent?