The first hour of talks between unions and management at Dublin Bus will prove key in finding a resolution.

That'Â’s according to the head of the National Bus and Rail Union, which represents the majority of drivers at the company.

Buses are due to be recalled to depots from 9 pm tonight, ahead of tomorrow'Â’s strike, the seventh in this action.

Both sides are due to sit down around now at the Workplace Relations Commission in a bid to resolve the pay dispute.

General Secretary of the NBRU is Dermot OÂ’Leary;