Lots of media coverage about the public service pay agreement continues, with the Irish Times leading on news that "Public pay deal will be reviewed if economy deteriorates," referencing the review mechanism built in to the agreement to address any spike in inflation during the agreement's lifespan.
However, the Irish Times appears to frame the review as providing the same option to the Government should the economy contract during that time. While the headline and opening paragraph presents that framing, it also states: "When asked, he [DPER minister Jack Chambers] did not say whether Government would seek a review of the deal if inflation fell in the course of the 33-month lifespan of the agreement."
The minister is also having to counter claims that the agreement represents a 'capitulation' to unions.
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