Unions representing train drivers have agreed to suspend a ballot on strike action to allow more talks take place.

Both the NBRU and SIPTU say they will suspend a strike ballot in order to attend the Workplace Relations Commissions for talks tomorrow.

NBRU General Secretary Dermot O'Leary says they are looking for better terms and conditions including a shorter working week and recognition for past productivity:
In a statement, NBRU General Secretary Dermot O'Leary and SIPTU Asst. Divisional Organiser Paul Cullen said: “We have agreed to suspend our members Ballot for Industrial Action in deference to a request from the WRC to attend for intensive discussions around a range of issues concerning our Loco/Dart Drivers, the Labour Court had previously recommended that an independent investigation should be undertaken in relation to our members legitimate claims for a reduction in the working week and a material recognition of past productivity, all sides have agreed that the contentious issue of driver training will also be on the agenda”