Troika given assurance on forced wage cuts, SF claims

Sinn Féin has said the Government told the troika it would force through salary cuts if a new agreement on public sector pay was not reached.

The troika is currently conducting its 10th review of Ireland’s obligations under the financial bailout.

The Department of Public Expenditure refused to comment on the claim, saying fresh efforts were still under way to reopen talks with trade unions following the collapse of the Croke Park II talks.