Government reps to meet unions ahead of reform ballot

GOVERNMENT representatives will meet with trade unions to try to clarify aspects of the public sector pay and reform proposals prior to crucial ballots later this month.

Speaking on RTÉ radio yesterday Public Services Minister Dara Calleary said: “We are open to clarifications around the elements of the deal. I understand that many of the unions are organising information meetings around the country for their members starting this week and we are anticipating that there will be a number of questions and clarifications sought from those meetings and we are more than happy to do so.”

Mr Calleary said the Government was, however, not open to amending the proposals, and that all clarifications will be given within he context of the deal.