Unions and management at Bus Éireann are returning to talks at the Workplace Relations Commission in a bid to end the all out strike at the company.

The action by workers at the company over proposed cost-cutting measures is well into its second week.

SIPTU and the NBRU say the picketing of Bus Éireann depots will continue while the talks take place.

Transport Minister Shane Ross has welcomed the latest development and says he hopes both sides can reach an acceptable and fair deal.

Dermot O'Leary is General Secretary of the NBRU: