Paschal Donohoe: Government will decide on public pay restoration

Some public-sector unions say their members are earning up to 60% less than they would in a similar role in the private sector.

The recommendations of the Public Sector Pay Commission will not determine what the Government does in upcoming negotiations, according to Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe.

Public-sector unions are relieved the commission report has suggested the unwinding of pay cuts under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act (FEMPI).