The long running Luas dispute is set to worsen soon, as security staff are now poised to vote for industrial action.
It is understood that security staff have rejected a 6pc pay increase recommended by the Labour Court.
Security staff are currently paid €10.75 an hour (the minimum wage for security staff). The proposed 6pc pay increase would raise that amount to €11.40 per hour by the start of 2018. However, this was flatly rejected, and staff will soon meet to vote for industrial action.
The Luas system would likely grind to a complete halt if the security staff goes on strike action, adding yet more misery for Dublin commuters.