Rabbite signals revisit of Croke deal

EXTRA pay and salary increments for public service workers cannot be touched under the Croke Park deal until it is reviewed next year, Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte said.

However, he signalled that the Government could attempt to renegotiate the deal, which prevents cuts to public sector salaries and extra payments until at least 2014.

Any attempt to overhaul increments — which will cost an estimated €250m this year — is expected to be a contentious issue for the Coalition.