07/04/2017

Bus Éireann Strike Continues

Talks over the Bus Éireann dispute at the Workplace Relations Commission are showing no signs of a breakthrough, according to reports.

The row is over pay and conditions for drivers. Commuters have been without service for 15 days.

1,900 Bus Éireann staff are involved in the strike action which the company has said is costing it €500,000 per day.

Unions sources described the talks as "slow".

(CD/JP)

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