A Sligo Junior Minister is still hopeful that a resolution can be found in the dispute between the Government and public sector unions over pay increases.

Public sector pay talks will resume today in a bid to reach an agreement.

However, it appears that plans for Thursday's strike by around 300,000 workers are going ahead for now.

A crowd of 10,000 people is expected to attend a rally in Sligo on Thursday, which will run from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

Other regional events are taking place across the country.

Tánaiste Simon Harris says the Government has made a significantly improved pay offer to unions ahead of talks resuming this morning.

Negotiations broke up yesterday afternoon, with Fórsa encouraging members to make plans to attend next Thursday's rally with their colleagues.

Minister of State Frank Feighan says the Government is in a difficult position as it attempts to balance rewarding public sector workers with ensuring the country remains on a solid financial footing.

A Sligo Junior Minister is still hopeful that a resolution can be found in the dispute between the Government and public sector unions over pay increases.
Public sector pay talks will resume today in a bid to reach an agreement.
However, it appears that plans for Thursday's strike by around 300,000 workers are going ahead for now.
A crowd of 10,000 people is expected to attend a rally in Sligo on Thursday, which will run from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Other regional events are taking place across the country.
T&aacute;naiste Simon Harris says the Government has made a significantly improved pay offer to unions ahead of talks resuming this morning.
Negotiations broke up yesterday afternoon, with F&oacute;rsa encouraging members to make plans to attend next Thursday's rally with their colleagues.
Minister of State Frank Feighan says the Government is in a difficult position as it attempts to balance rewarding public sector workers with ensuring the country remains on a solid financial footing.

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