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Government Pushes for Sustainable Pay Deal | Cork News
The government is firm: no new public sector pay deal without compromise. Minister Jack Chambers urges unions to return to negotiations, stressing fiscal responsibility amid a 70,000-person public service expansion and economic uncertainty. He rejects preconditions, calling for consensus—just as past agreements were built. Meanwhile, Chambers backs Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s controversial legal aid fee reform, despite backlash, arguing it’s essential for long-term sustainability. The broader strategy? Speed up infrastructure by clearly communicating public benefits and avoiding…
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