Howlin: Government will make its own decisions if pay talks fail

The Public Expenditure and Reform Minister is warning that time is running out on reaching an agreement to resume the public-sector pay talks.

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin is warning that time is running out on reaching an agreement to resume the public-sector pay talks.

Labour Relations Commission chief executive Kieran Mulvey has been given until next Monday to assess if there is a basis to re-enter negotiations on Croke Park 2.