Rail strike looms after talks break down

Commuters are being warned that a train strike now seems almost certain after talks between unions and management at Iarnród Eireann collapsed overnight.

Commuters are being warned that a train strike now seems almost certain after talks between unions and management at Iarnród Eireann collapsed at 2am last night.

Train drivers are threatening to walk off the job between 6am and 9am next Friday in a dispute over pay.