Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not understand what is so wrong with holding parties to account for the way they voted on legislation that is entirely relevant to this particular issue.

There are reports today about the committee on water charges and some speculation that we may see refunds to those who have paid and the end of water charges.

This is a sign people power works and we will wait and see. This is another example of people power working. Earlier, I spoke about the imbalance between the company and the unions, but this can be redressed through people power. I commend the unions and the people who respected the strike and joined them in solidarity on the pickets.

The note references there have been no unilateral changes to conditions or contracts. This was certainly anticipated, which is wrong. There should be no unilateral changes to contracts at Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann or any of these companies and nor should there be any unilateral changes to terms and conditions there.

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