Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I join those who stated that the proposed strike should not go ahead. As a long-standing member of a trade union, who served on a branch executive for many years and as an assistant honorary secretary for two years, I am very aware of the work of trade unions and their relevance. However, this is wrong. As a member of a party that commenced the concept of social partnership, we have no wish for lectures from the other side of the House about whether we should engage. It has been clearly stated that the door is open.