Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is urging union to come to the table for talks.
The Government won't negotiate through ultimatums when it comes to public sector pay.
That's according to the Enterprise Minister, who's urging unions to cancel planned strike action and show up for talks.
Unions say they want a clear indication there will be pay rises - which the Taoiseach says has been given through money being allocated for it in the budget.
Enterprise Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says talks with unions need to get going:
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