Thursday and Friday's half day Luas strikes are to be called off, as drivers consider new Labour Court proposals to end the dispute.

The court is recommending wage increases of between 15.6 and 18.3 per cent at the company between now and September 2020.

The Labour Court also says there should not be a half hour increase to the working day for drivers, saying this would have health and safety implications.

Owen Reidy of SIPTU says the cancellation of this week's strikes follows a request from the Labour Court: