Dublin Bus drivers attached to SIPTU have voted by 95 per cent for strike action.

It follows the trade union's rejection of recommendations from the Labour Court last month in a long-running dispute over pay.

They're looking for a pay rise in line with the 18.3 per cent given to LUAS drivers recently.

Dublin Bus has issued a statement saying it's "extremely disappointed" and called on its staff not to engage in any action that could affect customers or the company.

But SIPTU spokesperson Owen Reidy says following today's ballot, 24 and 48 hour bus stoppages could be imminent: