Bus Eireann confirm cost cutting measures including overtime ban

Bus Eireann has confirmed it is planning an overtime ban at the troubled company - along with a range of other cost cutting measures.

Management have written to staff saying they will also implement a recruitment ban and end flexi-time arrangements for clerical staff.

The National Bus and Rail Union has called the proposals "ludicrous".

It's instructing members not to cooperate with any changes to work practices.

It wants a forum set up to discuss the crisis at the company, which could go bust within 18 months unless major cost savings are implemented.