THE RAILWAYS IN IRELAND.
UNREST AMONG WORKERS. ' HEAVY ANNUAL LOSS. ij 1 j iL'MI'JJIJ I'RESS ASSOCIATION*-—I; Y EWOTIC TFLKOEAI'H—COTVEIOUT ) (Received November 23rd, S..j p.m.) ) LONDON, November 22. | The Dublin correspondent of "The t Tunes" says that the latest developments in Ireland are concerned with unrest among railway workers, who are urging the Fianna Pail to implement the eJoction promises about tlie reform or transport and the safeguarding ot' wages. Labour members ot' the Da.il are sharply criticised for their failure to insist upon tho legislation necessary. The railways are now facing bankruptcy. The receipts fell £500,000 in .1932 compared with last year. Under Mr E. de Valera's economic policy the railways are losing £14,000 weekly and are forced to pay £52,000 more for coal each year, owing to duties. The Labour Party is disappointed at Mr de Valera's refusal to nationalise the railways.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20712, 24 November 1932, Page 9
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