Jack Chambers: Pay can be starting point in union negotiations

On RTÉ's 'Prime Time', the public expenditure minister said pay can 'absolutely' be discussed first with trade unions
Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers talking to media ahead of Tuesday's Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers talking to media ahead of Tuesday's Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers has said that pay can “absolutely” be discussed first with trade unions as part of public sector pay disputes.

However, unions have said that the comments have come too late and Wednesday's strikes will take place.

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