Rail services return to normal this morning following a two-day strike that brought Intercity, Commuter and DART services to a halt.
The action by members of SIPTU and the National Bus and Rail Union affected tens of thousands of commuters yesterday, as well as GAA supporters travelling to Croke Park on Sunday.
The action was called after Irish Rail implemented pay cuts of up to 6%, saying the cuts are necessary to secure the future of the company.
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The unions plan to go on strike again on the 7th, 8th and 21st of September. The All-Ireland GAA finals are being held on the 7th and 21st.
Mark Gleeson, spokesperson for the group Rail Users Ireland, says it is time for the Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe to intervene:
