Unions and management at Bus Éireann are locked in talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.
Despite hours of talks so far, both sides have failed to reach a deal over plans to implement cost cutting measures.
Strike action at the company is now in its 17th day – which is affecting tens of thousands of commuters.
Former Transport Minister Noel Dempsey says both sides need to find a resolution:
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