The Labour Court is to hold an investigation into the five year old dock strike in Waterford.

Report shows to camera Michael Ryan on the long running dispute. Cranes and Bell shipping containers in Waterford docks, section of docks with cranes lying idle.

General views of Waterford Harbour, archive footage of dockers at start of dispute, into camera Michael Ryan.

Interview with Lord Mayor of Waterford Liam Curham on how the dispute has affected Waterford's efforts to attract new industry.

The reporter is Michael Ryan.

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