Bus Eireann reported a loss of €4.2m last year and projected similar losses for 2025. The Labour Court recommended a pay increase of 6.75pc over a two-year period ending December 2026 along with a €500 pay voucher.
Union representation, including NBRU, SIPTU, and UNITE THE UNION, rejected the pay proposals by a margin of 64pc to 36pc.
The unions aimed for a pay increase of 12.7pc to achieve parity with Dublin Bus and other CIE companies.
Louise O’Reilly shared that the proposed pay deal is set to expire on December 31st 2026, with a commitment to negotiate a successor four months prior.
