More of the usual guff from Varadkar and the Indo?

James Howard · 14-01-2014, 09:29

Quote:

100,000 to be hit by 'inevitable' rail strike -- Varadkar
Transport Minister predicts commuter chaos in weeks

Why would a responsible minister effectively goad a union into going on strike? The guy really is a bit of pratt - "Look at how tough I am. I don't mind if the railway goes on strike since I have an expenses paid car to get around in".

http://www.independent.ie/business/i...-29913219.html

Mark Gleeson · 14-01-2014, 10:40

Agreed, he is a right pain in the backside and not what is needed at this time

It must be noted the Minister created this problem by cutting Irish Rail's subvention again and again.

grainne whale · 14-01-2014, 11:05

One word really sums him up 'inept'.

James Howard · 14-01-2014, 12:07

According to the Indo he is a young rising star and a future Taoiseach. God spare us.

Mark Gleeson · 14-01-2014, 12:15

Unions and Irish Rail presenting a very different view http://www.thejournal.ie/rail-strike...63381-Jan2014/

James Howard · 14-01-2014, 13:16

I hope they've all come to the realisation that they can't come back to the passengers for more. From my perspective, I've effectively lost the option to leave the office at 5:30 since I can't put up with the 18:05 on a regular basis - probably I've just gone soft in my old age. With this year's fare increase, I will be paying not far from 20% more than two years ago in a deflationary environment.

Maybe it's where I sit but I think that traffic is a lot thinner on the 0545 from Sligo every morning due to the combined effects of the fare increases and capacity cutbacks. Edgeworthstown station carpark is also looking a lot quieter. I honestly can't see how this can have increased revenue. There is whiff of desperation in how heavily these 9.99 fares are being advertised at the moment.

14-01-2014, 10:40	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Agreed, he is a right pain in the backside and not what is needed at this time It must be noted the Minister created this problem by cutting Irish Rail's subvention again and again. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

14-01-2014, 12:15	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Unions and Irish Rail presenting a very different view http://www.thejournal.ie/rail-strike...63381-Jan2014/ __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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14-01-2014, 11:05	#3
grainne whale Really Regular Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Celbridge Posts: 259	One word really sums him up 'inept'.

14-01-2014, 12:07	#4
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	According to the Indo he is a young rising star and a future Taoiseach. God spare us.

14-01-2014, 13:16	#6
James Howard Really Really Regluar Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sligo Line Posts: 1,115	I hope they've all come to the realisation that they can't come back to the passengers for more. From my perspective, I've effectively lost the option to leave the office at 5:30 since I can't put up with the 18:05 on a regular basis - probably I've just gone soft in my old age. With this year's fare increase, I will be paying not far from 20% more than two years ago in a deflationary environment. Maybe it's where I sit but I think that traffic is a lot thinner on the 0545 from Sligo every morning due to the combined effects of the fare increases and capacity cutbacks. Edgeworthstown station carpark is also looking a lot quieter. I honestly can't see how this can have increased revenue. There is whiff of desperation in how heavily these 9.99 fares are being advertised at the moment.