Tomorrow and Friday's Luas strikes have been called off as talks between drivers and Transdev take place tomorrow.

In a statement SIPTU reps say they have accepted an invitation to attend a meeting with Transdev at the Labour Court tomorrow.

SIPTU Organiser Owen Reidy said: “Given this welcome initiative from the Labour Court the work stoppages by SIPTU LUAS Drivers scheduled for Thursday, 26th May, and Friday, 27th May, have been cancelled. SIPTU representatives along with members of the LUAS Driver Committee and ICTU officials will attend the meeting at the Labour Court.”

He added: “SIPTU will be making no further comment on the matter at this time.”

#Luas strike action CANCELLED for tomorrow Thurs 26th & Fri 27th May. — Luas (@Luas) May 25, 2016

The strikes scheduled for next month are still scheduled to go ahead. They are as follows:

Thursday 2nd June - 4 hour stoppage (3pm-7pm)

Friday 3rd June - 4 hour stoppage (9am-1pm)

Tuesday 7th June - 4 hour stoppage (9am-1pm)

Wednesday 8th June - 4 hour stoppage (6pm-10pm)

Thursday 9th June - 4 hour stoppage (6pm-10pm)

Friday 10th June - 4 hour stoppage (6pm-10pm)