Talks aimed at resolving the Bus Eireann dispute have broken down overnight.

Both sides will meet at the Labour Court at 3pm this afternoon in another bid to end the strike.

Unions say they offered 18 million euro in savings to the company - but that outside parties were interfering in the talks.

WRC Talks end without Proposal. Issues to Labour Court. Staff prepared to contribute up to €18m in Saving. Management unable to Close Deal. pic.twitter.com/TNJwtNdrLp

— DermotoLeary NBRU GS (@DermotLeary) April 11, 2017

Bus Eireann management say agreement was reached on cutting inefficiencies at the company - but that unions representing drivers rejected an offer that would deliver financial viability.

The NBRU's Dermot O'Leary claimed the government was looking to wind down Bus Eireann - but said drivers would remain on picket lines.

At 3 o'clock this afternoon both sides will meet at the Labour Court, hoping for a speedy judgement on the issue.

But for commuters this morning it means no buses for the 19th day.