The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has written to the Government seeking clarity on whether proposed talks on a new public service pay deal will include discussions around the removal of emergency industrial relations legislation introduced during the financial crisis. The decision follows a meeting of representatives of 19 affiliate unions who are members of ICTU's Public Services Committee (PSC) this morning.
"Specifically, we would like an assurance that the Government will take all necessary steps to restore industrial relations in the public service to the position which applied prior to the enactment of the 2009 emergency legislation," the letter stated. It added that the minister's response"will assist the PSC to consider our approach to the discussions envisaged in your invitation and, if necessary, other avenues to address the matte