Government ‘committed’ to reforming wage deals

THE Labour Party believes there is a need to change wage agreements for lower-paid workers, according to leader Eamon Gilmore.

But he said it will be a decision for both parties in Government on exactly what changes will take place in areas such as overtime and Sunday pay.

Mr Gilmore denied there had been an orchestrated attack by Labour backbench TDs on proposals by Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton to reform agreements with lower-paid workers, mainly in the catering and hospitality sectors.