Kevin Callinan spoke last night on Gavan Reilly's programme on Virgin Media News. He talked about the public sector pay dispute and Budget 27 with journalist Sinéad Ryan. You can listen back here.

RTÉ Drivetime ran an item yesterday about the reaction of parents to the effects of work-to-rule action in schools. Andy Pike contiributed to their report, you can listen back here.

Elsewhere, the Irish Times reports on plans for strike action on 21st October, following yesterday's meeting of the Public Services Committee of ICTU. Most coverage since yesterday has focused on the effect of work-to-rule action in schools.

The Irish TImes Budget Day coverage is available here.

Your Zen this morning is inspired by the Budget, and the question that will likely arise in its wake.

Have a great day.

NS