Taoiseach demands productivity gains as public sector pay talks open
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Public sector pay negotiations have officially commenced at the Workplace Relations Commission. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that any agreement must include productivity improvements and prioritize lower-paid workers.
In other news, a funeral service is being held today for the four family members who died in a house fire in Waterford. Separately, Gardaí have launched a murder investigation in Mallow after a man was found dead in what is being described as a professional 'execution' hit.
Also, RTÉ has admitted that removing a Palestine flag necklace from an episode of 'Cheap Irish Homes' during post-production was a 'mistake' and will review its impartiality guidelines.