Labour Court recommends £8 overnight allowance in Bus Eireann dispute

In 1988, the Labour Court recommended that the workers accept Bus Eireann’s offer on meal and lodging allowances and tour expenses, amended to provide an £8 overnight allowance. The recommendation was signed on 16 September 1988. The C.I.E. Trade Union Group and the National Busworkers’ Union sought increased allowances for 932 road passenger operatives, arguing the offer would not cover their expenses. Bus Eireann said its offer reflected inflation and that higher costs threatened the company and jobs. The Court recommended that the workers accept the company’s offer, amended only to provide the £8 overnight allowance.