Unions at ESB have called on the government not to comment on the possible industrial action at the company.
Strike notice will be served on the ESB later and a disputes committee has been set up to manage the industrial action.
Both sides met yesterday in an effort to resolve the row over the workers pension - further talks are due to take place.
In a note to its members this morning the Group of Unions says there will be no further comment and said it would be helpful if the Government adopted a similar stance.
The memo which is signed by Brendan Ogle says continued wrong and misleading comments from government can only undermine and call in to question the now continuing dialogue.
Earlier energy minister Pat Rabbitte said he expects the talks will be succesful
