Work stoppages by Luas drivers this Thursday and Friday to be cancelled

Two intended four-hour work stoppages by Luas drivers this Thursday and Friday have been called off according to SIPTU leader Owen Reidy.

Reidy made the statement on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland this Tuesday morning.

Owen Reidy of SIPTU confirms two four-hour Luas stoppages planned for Thursday/Friday are cancelled to allow consideration of new proposals

— Morning Ireland (@morningireland) May 31, 2016

SIPTU are consulting with drivers today in order to resolve their dispute with Transdev, the operators of the tram system. Transdev is also considering the proposals and will respond this week. Stoppages scheduled for next week are still due to go ahead.

Owen Reidy adds that next week's #Luas stoppages are still scheduled to go ahead #Siptu #Transdev — Morning Ireland (@morningireland) May 31, 2016