Talks between Dublin Bus management, unions and the Gardaí about recent disturbances in Finglas have ended.
During a brief adjournment, representatives from the two main bus unions - the NBRU and SIPTU - said their members were looking for a long-term solution to the prioblem of attacks on buses.
Both unions indicated that the planned curtailment of services in south and west Finglas will go ahead this weekend in spite of the talks.
Assurances were given by Dublin Bus management and Gardaí which the trade union representatives will now take to their members.
The Unions are to issue a statement tomorrow afternoon, following consultation with their members.
Dublin Bus said yesterday it was partially withdrawing services to the area because of recent attacks on the company's vehicles.
Night time services on the 40 and 220 routes will be suspended in the interests of drivers and passengers.
The NBRU and SIPTU say it is no longer safe for their members to work the routes at night
Local Fianna Fáil TD Pat Carey last night severely criticised the plan, saying it was simply not good enough that Dublin Bus would penalise the Finglas community over a 'perceived danger'.
He said he did not know of any recent incidents of trouble on the bus routes.
Two years ago, these services were curtailed for weeks following serious anti-social behaviour, including an attempt to set a bus on fire.
