Train drivers are expected to ballot for strike action over pay and conditions.
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The National Bus and Rail Union says its members at Irish Rail have also had responsibilities added to their job descriptions without any change to their terms.
Management at Irish Rail say they've received no notice of strike action or of any ballots.
Dermot O'Leary is the General Secretary of the NBRU.
He says the threat of strike action is a very serious one.

