Decision Due Today In Luas Dispute

A decision is expected today on whether there is a basis for proceeding to substantive negotiations in the Luas pay dispute. 

Yesterday SIPTU and Transdev engaged in separate discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission to see if full talks can begin.

The row centres around a pay hike of up to 53 per-cent. 

Last week Luas drivers engaged in a 48-hour strike with further industrial action planned for March 8th and St Patrick's Day.

SIPTU's Eoin Reidy says that the Union is prepared to negotiate;