Dublin, Thursday, 2 December
2004
Marine Minister Pat the Cope Gallagher, T.D., has said he is
very concerned about the possibility of further escalation in
the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries.
The Minister said, Any further disruption will have serious
effects for trade in and out of Ireland.
Such a scenario would have a hugely damaging impact,
particularly in the run up to Christmas.
The Minister has spoken to both sides involved in the
dispute and urged them to immediately engage in dialogue with a
view to averting any further disruption in
services.
He added, I have asked the parties involved to reflect
carefully on the seriousness of the situation and to consider
the grave consequences involved.
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