Bausch and Lomb and Siptu have agreed to meet with the WRC today.
Both parties will start talks with a view to resolving the outstanding pay dispute at the facility in Waterford.
The company and SIPTU are entering the discussions without prejudice to previous positions outlined.
No further statements or comments will be made while these talks are underway.
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It's hoped the talks will resolve the ongoing issues surrounding pay and conditions as well as averting Industrial action that was due to start on the 21st of December.
