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     1        relation to?
     2
     3   Q.   In 1979.
     4        A.  Yes -- their feelings, in relation to their feelings
     5        about the strike.
     6
     7   Q.   Incidentally, the reason that was given, according to
     8        Mr. Trimble, for sacking Mr. McCann was changing his
     9        schedule.  There is not a specific one of that in the crew
    10        Handbook.  What would that come under?
    11        A.  I would imagine it would come under "insubordination".
    12
    13   Q.   If you just look at page 1154, please?
    14        A.  Yes.
    15
    16   Q.   A letter from the Irish Transport and General Workers Union
    17        on 4th July, 1985, stating that they are representing
    18        Mr. Connor McCann and Mr. Anthony Brian, and that they were
    19        requesting a meeting to discuss the dismissals of those
    20        members, which they regard as unfair; and they say: "We
    21        feel that a discussion would assist us in establishing the
    22        reason or reasons for the dismissals prior to a possible
    23        reference by us of these cases through the unfair dismissal
    24        legislation."  Then, on the following page -- you remember
    25        this letter, yes?
    26        A.  Well, I -----
    27
    28   MR. JUSTICE BELL: Do you remember it?
    29        A.  I am sorry, your Lordship?
    30
    31   MS. STEEL:   Do you remember the letter?
    32        A.  I remember it now, yes, yes.
    33
    34   Q.   Right.  On the following page, page 1155, a letter dated
    35        26th July, 1985, again from the Irish Transport and General
    36        Workers Union:  "We refer to our letter dated 4th July 1985
    37        concerning the dismissal of our above members and to now
    38        ask you, are you in a position to respond to the request
    39        for a meeting.  Your earliest attention to this matter
    40        would be appreciated."  Do you recall that, as well?
    41        A.  Yes, I recall seeing it.
    42
    43   MR. JUSTICE BELL: Is it right, as is suggested in the
    44        22nd August letter, that you did not reply to either of
    45        them?
    46        A.  Yes, it would appear to be correct.
    47
    48   Q.   Why was that?
    49        A.  Well, the manager, Mr. Trimble, he did not advise me of
    50        this correspondence at the immediate time he received it. 
    51 
    52   MS. STEEL:  So when do you say you became aware of this 
    53        correspondence?
    54        A.  I cannot tell you exactly, but I know that he did not
    55        refer it to me at the time that he received it.  So how
    56        long it was, I am not sure.  So, when the second letter was
    57        received, I believe I was possibly advised of it at that
    58        stage.
    59
    60   Q.   Did you suggest to Mr. Trimble that he immediately respond

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