Irish government offers €5bn public sector pay deal; inflation question looms

The Irish government has tabled a public sector pay offer costing nearly €5bn. The core uncertainty is whether the deal will outpace inflation, which will determine worker acceptance. This is a significant domestic political and fiscal development, potentially setting a precedent for wage negotiations across the economy.

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