New report says collective coverage at an historic low in Ireland

Minister for Health says 8,000 new staff in healthcare, recruitment to continue

Department of Transport mandarin tells forum of possible bespoke wage-subsidy plan

Fórsa chief says movement not being made ‘any stronger’ by failure of member groups to come together

New public service deal, providing 2% pay rise over two years, is overwhelmingly ratified

Members of Fórsa, the largest public service trade union, overwhelming back new deal

Fórsa, Siptu say measures were best that could be achieved, AGSI says it was not included in negotiating proposals

Agreement, if ratified, would see pay increase for public servants in each of next two years

Union says rolling back additional unpaid working hours will be essential part of any new accord

Public health specialists also balloting for strike action over pay issues

There will be no public service ‘peace clause’ if current deal not replaced, says Fórsa

Unions say new accord must be sufficiently roboust to last until Covid crisis passes

Fórsa leader warns of very difficult IR climate if no new agreement reached

About 1,500 staff represented by Siptu and Fórsa begin 24-hour stoppage on Friday

Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st

Analysis: Lower pay arrangements are not just in teaching but many other parts of public service

Majority would also considering changing support to parties offering a four-day week

FF rejects Varadkar comments and says Fine Gael seeks to stir up pre-election pay auction

Groups representing State employees say Government must agree to new process on pay

Fórsa says no new national public service pay accord in place to succeed current deal