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Monday, 19 October 2026 08:16

Government and union representatives are beginning talks on a new public sector pay deal at the WRC today.

The Taoiseach's rejecting suggestions from Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary that he'll simply 'roll over' to trade union demands.

The Mullingar man is suggesting the State will "buckle" when it comes to negotiations on a new public sector pay deal at the WRC today.

It's after 300 thousand workers took part in a strike last week, with further action planned for this Wednesday suspended to allow for discussions.

Micheál Martin says both sides will have their positions, but differences will have to be ironed out during these negotiations:

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