We are now entering the fourth day of strike action by the Island's bus drivers as an ongoing row over pay and conditions shows little sign of letting up.

For those relying on public transport there is a limited bus service running, while the Department of Infrastructure has worked to reopen the Manx Electric Railway for anyone who is able to commute by tram.

DOI Minister Tim Crookall joined the Manx Radio Breakfast team to discuss the strike action and address his decision on the Ramsey sea wall

The leader of Douglas Council believes government needs to be investing the same amount into social housing as it does 'luxury apartments'.

Devon Watson has welcomed its plan to put £8.5 million pounds every year for five years into the housing deficiency fund,but says it needs to be 'accelerated'.

Local authorities who have social housing development plans use money from rents to pay for the projects and any remaining costs are covered by the deficiency fund.

Councillor Watson says the increased funding is a 'step in the right direction'.

Forty-eight hours after he presented this year's Budget to Tynwald, Treasury Minister Chris Thomas joined Ben and Sian on Breakfast for an extended interview about the financial plan, its implications and to consider the reaction it's had so far.