A strike by Dublin Bus drivers looks set to go ahead.

Fresh discussions between management at the company and unions representing staff have ended without progress.

Drivers are due to walk off the job in three 48-hour stoppages this month.

They will take place on the 8th and 9th, 15th and 16th, and the 23rd and 24th.

Unions say it's only fair that bus drivers and Luas drivers are paid the same wage. 

A meeting between all parties earlier this afternoon has failed to resolve the issue.

NBRU General Secretary is Dermot O'Leary: