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Talks to begin between Government and trade unions over public sector pay deal

Origin The Irish Times · 17/10 19:54 → 3 outlets in 48 h

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People, places and institutions named by most of the 3 outlets (how many name each):

Government 3/3

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6 stories
  1. The Irish Times 17/10 19:54 · National Talks on new public sector pay deal to begin on Monday after sides agree framework
  2. RTÉ News 17/10 23:00 · National Martin: Public sector pay deal must be 'value for money'
  3. RTÉ News 18/10 23:00 · National Talks on new public sector pay deal conclude for day
  4. Irish Independent 19/10 04:30 · National Talks to begin between Government and trade unions over public sector pay deal
  5. The Irish Times 19/10 05:00 · National Any pay deal reached with unions must have productivity elements, says Taoiseach
  6. The Irish Times 19/10 19:50 · National New public sector pay deal could be struck within days, union leader suggests

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