Jack Chambers expects public sector pay talks to be ‘challenging’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The Irish government outlines tax changes and childcare affordability as priorities for Budget 2027, while acknowledging challenges in public sector pay negotiations amid global economic uncertainty

• Tax changes to help workers keep more earnings are a budget priority
• Public sector pay talks expected to be 'challenging' due to global volatility
• Childcare costs to be reduced to €200 per month per child over government term
• Unions demand above-inflation pay increases to address cost-of-living pressures