Luas workers set to cause havoc on Easter weekend by downing tools

It has been announced that Luas workers will strike for a further two days this month, which is likely to cause mass disruption to residents of the capital.

The two strikes that have been announced will take place on Easter Sunday and Monday. The days mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, and will cause major disruption to hundreds of thousands of people planning to visit the city for the commemorative celebrations.

Transdev, the company which operates the Luas, has described the proposed strikes as “a total disrespect to all those who wish to mark the 1916 commemorations”.

Workers are seeking pay rises of up to 53%, and there are already plans for another day of strike action next Tuesday, while they will also down tools on St Patrick's Day.