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If you had been holding out hope that Dublin Bus drivers might rearrange their days of industrial action in order to facilitate commuters on the day of the All Ireland replay, you're about to be sorely disappointed.

According to reports, National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) general secretary Dermot O’Leary has expressed his distaste for the suggestion.

Speaking to The Journal, Mr. O'Leary insisted that demands to reschedule the strike on Saturday October 1 "just to facilitate a one-off occasion is frankly insulting to both staff and their regular commuters."

Further to this, Mr. O'Leary reminded the public that there will be two days of industrial action prior to the All Ireland replay meaning that the drivers' resolve is likely to be strengthened by the time the replay rolls around.

"Those who are calling for this suspension would be far better served if they were to focus their energies on getting this dispute resolved for the benefit of all those who use Dublin Bus services," he said in response to calls for a postponement of strike action on October 1.

Well, there you have it.

 

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Earlier today, the public learned that they were in for considerably more chaos as Dublin Bus drivers announced a further 10 days of industrial action.

As disputes between the company and unions grew, commuters were advised we would learn the exact dates of the proposed action this afternoon.

And according to emerging reports, the 13 strike days across September and October have now been confirmed.

In September, services will grind to a halt on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th in addition to the 48-hour work stoppage already scheduled for next week on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th.

In October, stoppages will take place on the following dates: 

Saturday 1st,

Wednesday 5th,

Friday 7th,

Monday 10th,

Wednesday 12th,

Friday 14th,

Tuesday 18th,

Wednesday 19th,

Monday 24th,

Wednesday 26th 

Saturday 29th

Brace yourselves, ladies.

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For anyone who thought the Dublin Bus strike may give them free rein over the bus lane during the 48-hour stoppage this week, think again.

Issuing a warning to the public this afternoon, the Gardaí reminded motorists that the same rules apply to the bus lane despite this week's industrial action.

Motorists are not permitted to use the bus lane with Gardaí reiterating that the lanes "will operate as normal during operating times."

"Although Dublin Bus services will not be operating during this time, bus lanes will continue to be used by other public service vehicles, emergency service vehicles and cyclists."

Acknowledging the stress which lies ahead for thousands of people in the city this week, they continued: "An Garda Síochána recognise that the public will face difficulties therefore commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and identify alternatives forms of (public) transport on the day."

With hundreds of thousands of bus users forced to find alternate modes of transport this Thursday and Friday, authorities urged us to exercise caution.

"There will be an increase in the number of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians on the roads. An Garda Síochána appeal to all road users to take extra care on their journey," they said.

Let's all just stay at home, shall we?

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The chaos caused by the Luas strikes earlier this year is still fresh in our minds, so the news that Dublin Bus will be striking next month is not sitting easy with us this morning.

According to breaking reports, Dublin Bus drivers will be striking for six days over the course of September.

Dublin Bus users will need to organise alternate modes of transport on September 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 23rd and 24th as the strike will result in a complete shutdown of operations.

The announcement comes after Dublin Bus workers rejected a 8.2% pay rise over three years arguing instead for the 18% increase received by Luas workers this year.

"Our members are engaged in a dispute with management concerning what they believe to be a reasonable and fair pay claim," explained  Owen Reidy, organiser of the SIPTU Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction Division.

"Workers at the company have not had a pay increase for eight years," he explained. "During that period, they have suffered reductions in earnings and have co-operated with three comprehensive restructurings of the company."

Well, that's it – time to call in some favours.
 

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