One of the unions involved in the train drivers dispute is criticising a statement by the Minister for Transport.

SIPTU says Paschal Donohoe's comment that he was concerned that any resolution must be affordable for Irish Rail, could be interpreted as an attempt to interfere with an upcoming hearing of the Labour Court.

Commuters have been told there's no further threat of industrial action, with the dispute heading for the Labour Court.

SIPTU's assistant organiser Paul Cullen says the Minister appears to be trying to influence the outcome: