The letter from the PSC is reported in The Indo, Irish Times (page 2 print edition) on RTÉ and Breaking News while most media outlets continue their focus on the dispute as teacher unions prepare to engage in work to rule action, and dentists join the fray.

The Indo reported on Kevin Callinan's response to Jack Chambers on Wednesday in yesterday's coverage, and was among the 'most read' on the Indo's website throughout Thursday.

Also in the Indo yesterday, an opinion piece on public service reform by Pat McGarty which concludes: "Ireland has reached a point in its economic development when simply spending more is no longer enough. The challenge is to govern better.

"Has the time not come to follow evidence-based best practice of many of our European neighbours in promoting the concept of a social contract based on better pay in return for measurable modernisation, greater flexibility, improved productivity and stronger accountability?

"The alternative should not be an option where we again repeat the mistakes of the past by buying industrial peace while postponing the reforms that our country desperately needs.

"But if the Government and unions are prepared to grasp this opportunity, the next pay agreement could become something far more important than another settlement. It could finally be the beginning of a better way of running the State.

"This is an agreement worth reaching."

Your Zen this morning is CMAT taking a Daily Show interview in her stride. A masterclass in charm, grace and intelligence. She does us proud.

Have a great weekend.

NS