Talks are to take place at the Workplace Relations Commission today in an effort to avert a strike by Luas staff next month.

The Luas operator Transdev and SIPTU representatives will attend.

The talks are aimed at finding a resolution to a dispute over workers terms and conditions.

Staff have voted for two 48-hour work stoppages next month unless there's a breakthrough.

SIPTUs Owen Reidy is hoping that the company will commit to better wages for staff: