Commuters will face massive disruption – after unions at Irish Rail confirmed a three hour work stoppage on Bank Holiday Friday the 23rd of October, as well as on the 6th of November.
All Intercity, DART and Commuter Services will all be affected throughout the morning rush.
The Minister for Transport says the strike will massively inconvenience the public and cost Irish Rail dearly.
Train drivers at SIPTU and the NBRU say it's as a last resort – after the company went back on their agreement to reward past productivity with pay.
Minister for Transport Pashcal Donohoe says the strike is very disappointing – at a time when Irish Rail continues to lose 1 million euro a month, and has urged the unions to return to talks.
Irish Rail spokesman Barry Kenny said the company's open to discussions
