Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That was the case then and it is the case now. In all of the other issues to which Deputy Martin referred in respect of industrial relations difficulties, I, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and my predecessor were determined to make sure we could have as efficient a public transport service as possible and a CIE group that is sustainable. That was the action the Government took then-----

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