State preps pay cut law despite talks progress

Despite claims by the Labour Relations Commission chief that up to 10 unions that rejected Croke Park II may now vote in favour, the Government is continuing to draft legislation for pay cuts in case the majority of unions reject terms again.

Kieran Mulvey said he and his officials believe they have the agreement in principle “of potentially 10 unions who were opposed” last week.

One of those unions, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), said it hoped to secure an agreement which it could put to members in the coming weeks.

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