Minister ‘disappointed’ after public sector pay talks fail to deliver outcome

The minister for public expenditure said he is ‘disappointed’ after public sector pay talks between government and trade unions failed to reach a new deal (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Minister for Public Expenditure said he is “disappointed” after public sector pay talks between the Government and trade unions failed to reach a new deal.

Paschal Donohoe said the talks, which began on Tuesday, had been “lengthy and challenging”.