Bus Éireann strike deferred for crunch talks at WRC

Talks that have led to the deferral of an all-out Bus Éireann strike have given passengers some relief but there is no certainty the dispute can be quickly resolved.

While accepting the Workplace Relations Commission invitation to talks, unions and management remained firm in their positions on the cost-saving measures sought by the company.

Bus Éireann has agreed to defer the raft of cuts to its paybill which were due to kick in from Monday, while the talks take place. The announcement of those cost-savings earlier this week had prompted Siptu and the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) to announce indefinite strike action, which has now also been put off to facilitate the talks.