Existing deal, which expired on Tuesday, saw public servants receive increases of more than 10%

Existing deal, which expired on Tuesday, saw public servants receive increases of more than 10%

Government ‘ready and willing for intensive discussions’ to build consensus with unions and staff representatives

Minister repeats appeal for public sector unions to join talks on a new pay agreement

Move comes after exploratory meetings between Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Department of Public Expenditure failed to reach deal