Final push to end pay talks deadlock

THE Government will make a final push this weekend to break the deadlock in the social partnership talks with all the main players warning it is now make-or-break time.

Crunch talks between employers, unions, farmers, community groups and officials resumed at Government buildings yesterday evening.

On the table was a final draft document from the Government aimed at addressing all the concerns raised by private and public sector unions, farmers and the community pillar.