The Irish TImes reports that Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris will highlight these measures during an address to the National Economic Dialogue (NED) in Dublin Castle today: "However, it comes as Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will tell the event he expects talks on a new public sector pay agreement to be “challenging” given global volatility. He will add thatwhile the Government wants a deal, it cannot come “at any price”."

"Global volatility" might have actually dialled down a notch since US and Iranian officials say they have now reached a permanent agreement to end their war, with a plan for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Well, let's see how that goes.

Elsewhere, as we entered the weekend Fórsa announced that planned work stoppages by perfusionists this week have been paused, after it was agreed to allow upcoming public service talks to address the matter. Multiple outlets report including the Irish Examiner and Irish Independent, RTÉ and the Irish Times.

Meanwhile, Fórsa has raised its concerns about staffing issues at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise with The Arts Council, Laois County Council and the art centre's board of management. 

UP to 2,000 people took part in the United Against Racism march on Saturday, which moved from the GPO on O’Connell Street to the Custom House, was held in response to days of violent demonstrations and rioting in Belfast last week. 

Your Zen this morning comes from Crumlin, where World Cup dreams are made.

Have a great week. 

NS