Budget 2027: Provision to be made for new public sector pay deal, says Jack Chambers

Sinn Féin TD Máire Devine questioned if the Government would be facing into a 'winter of discontent' as unions agree to strike action

Jack Chambers: 'We should avoid unnecessary disruption on wider sectors of the economy and indeed on people who rely on services.'

The Government wants to avoid the disruption of public sector strikes and remains ready to enter pay negotiations, public expenditure minister Jack Chambers has said.

He called on union leaders to engage in talks, saying provision would be made in next month's budget for a new public sector pay deal.