Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do support workers' rights and the right of workers to join trade unions. I hope this matter can be resolved. I heard some comment on the public airways about the nature of the strike and the issues that are at stake. I understand unions and management worked with the WRC and Labour Court. Both sides worked in this regard and there was no agreement. Clearly, this matter can be resolved successfully only in the same way as all other such matters, namely, by using the machinery of the State in negotiations.

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