Fears no Luas for Easter Rising Centenary

Luas passengers will find out today if services will grind to a halt during the Easter Rising centenary, as a ballot of staff on pay rises of up to €7,753 is revealed.

 Union sources last night indicated that the deal was likely to be rejected. The result o f the crucial vote by 250 workers on pay rises up to 18pc over less than three years will be announced this evening.

A dispute over pay rises and working conditions for four grades of staff has already halted services for four days.

Siptu has recommended the deal to its members as the best that could be achieved in talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).