SIPTU sees no end to rail dispute with strike this morning

Thousands of  Co Kildare commuters are facing major disruption this morning as Irish Rail drivers go on strike.

Last-ditch talks to avoid the work stoppage collapsed at the Workplace Relations Commission last night.

It means there will be no DARTs, commuter or Intercity services between 6am and 9am this morning. Today is traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for Irish Rail.

SIPTU's Paul Cullen said he did not envisage an end to the dispute any time soon, with the strike action due to be repeated in two weeks.