Strike likely as Bus Éireann talks fail

Talks aimed at resolving the crisis at Bus Éireann collapsed last night, raising the spectre of travel disruption.

Talks between Bus Éireann and trade unions on a survival plan had been taking place at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Earlier this month, the company withdrew plans to unilaterally impose efficiency measures and changes to work practices while unions deferred an all-out strike slated for March 6.