Vox Pop - what do Luas users think of the strike?

‘I fully support the drivers. It is a very important and first-class service they provide’

Michael Halpenny, from Rathmines. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times
Michael Halpenny, from Rathmines. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

Michael Halpenny

Rathmines

The former Siptu official was getting off the tram at St Stephen’s Green.

Adam Brothwood from Saggart. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times
Adam Brothwood from Saggart. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times
Jenny Williams from Clontarf. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times
Jenny Williams from Clontarf. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

“I use the tram most days. I go to work, well it’s voluntary work I do now, and yes, I know what the dispute is about,” he said.

“I fully support the drivers. It is very important and a first-class service they provide.”

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Adam Brothwood

Fortunestown, west Dublin

The fitness instructor takes the tram to work.

“Today I’m going to Raw Condition Gym at Burton Hall Road in Sandyford. I use the red line all the time from Fortunestown to Talbot Street.

“I know about the strike and I will be a little bit put out. I rely on the reliability of the Luas. I will have to take a bus. It is not as dependable.”

Jenny Williams

Clontarf

Ms Williams uses the red line more than the green line.

“I go to Jervis Street shopping centre and Smithfield or Heuston Station. Today I’m going to Dundrum.

“I didn’t know about the strike but I’m not planning on travelling on Thursday or Friday.” Tim O’Brien spoke to travellers at St Stephen’s Green Luas stop

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist