Government has 'come some distance' as Taoiseach calls for resolution to pay talks

Micheál Martin, who described the talks so far as 'constructive', said every effort needed to be made to bridge a gap that has emerged in negotiations

Micheál Martin said the Government side had 'come some distance'. File picture: Brian Lougheed

Micheál Martin has urged unions to get back to talks about pay after discussions with the Government ended overnight without agreement.

The Taoiseach, who described the talks so far as "constructive", said every effort needed to be made to bridge a gap that has emerged in negotiations.