Public sector pay talks move toward avoiding Thursday strike
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A breakthrough has been reported in public sector pay talks, offering a potential resolution to a looming strike. While a full agreement is yet to be finalized, discussions are progressing, building on a previous government offer of a 10.5% pay rise.
Adding to positive developments, Gardaí have cancelled their planned work-to-rule action, which was scheduled to coincide with EU Presidency events. This comes as Dublin prepares for major EU summits, implementing significant traffic restrictions and an unprecedented security build-up, including enhanced measures for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other leaders.
In other domestic news, a Magdalene laundry survivor has expressed distress after receiving anonymous poison pen letters. Separately, Irish Rail services faced major disruption due to a tragic incident, and a paramedic was attacked by a patient during transport. Concerns have also been raised as the Health Service Executive is reportedly failing to collect millions owed by pharmaceutical companies, and Irish house prices are rising significantly faster than incomes.