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Irish Public Sector Strikes Suspended Amid Mediated Discussions
WHY IT MATTERS
The development offers a potential breakthrough in the pay dispute, which has been ongoing for months, and may lead to a resolution in the public sector negotiations.
What happened
Irish public sector trade unions have suspended a second day of planned strikes after agreeing to begin mediated discussions with the government. The talks aim to establish a basis for formal negotiations on pay rises.
The move comes after a major strike on Wednesday, which saw teachers, health workers, and civil servants participate.
The unions and government have agreed to start the mediation process this weekend.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Irish public sector trade unions suspend second day of strikes
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