Talks at the Labour Relations Commission aimed at averting Friday's one-day strike by Bus Éireann schoolbus drivers have been adjourned.
It is understood that negotiators from the two unions involved, SIPTU and the NBRU, will consult with shop stewards tomorrow on the proposals discussed today.
If the strike goes ahead, over 14,000 children will have to make alternative travel arrangements.
The part-time drivers work 21 hours a week are paid €11.66 per hour but say they get no pension, sick pay or the other benefits that full-time drivers get.
Their claim for equal treatment has already been rejected by the Labour Court so they have launched a new pay claim.
Arriving for today's talks, SIPTU National Industrial Secretary Michael Halpenny said he was sure parents would understand that €11.50 an hour was not adequate compensation for people who do a responsible and necessary job in society.
