Union representatives at Bus Eireann says some clarity has been brought about following today's lengthy discussions on the dispute over cost-cutting measures.

Talks have adjourned for the night at the Work Place Relations Commission, although the bus strike is still expected to enter its 18th day tomorrow.

The National Bus and Railworkers' Union says the parties will reflect on a number of issues overnight and reiterated that all sides are committed to reaching a conclusion.

Dermot O' Leary of the NBRU says workers need time to embrace what he termed 'cultural change':