Talks aimed at resolving the dispute at Irish Rail have been adjourned for the night.

The discussions, at the Labour Relations Commission, have been ongoing throughout the day - aimed at averting more strikes at the company.

It follows two 24-hour work stoppages last month - over pay cuts of up to six per cent.

The workers are planning three further strikes - next Sunday and Monday and on September 21st.

The talks are set to resume 10.30am tomorrow.

The NBRU General Secretary Dermot O'Leary outlines what happened shortly before 11 o'clock tonight.