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Why aren't people taking up jobs as nurses, doctors and soldiers? The government plans to find out

The Public Pay Commission is to examine what are the main reasons for the recruitment and retention of staff in some sectors.

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Oct 22nd 2017, 9:30 AM

Public sector workers should pay more into pensions, government told

Teachers, gardaí and nurses have all voted in favour of industrial action in the past year.

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May 9th 2017, 1:00 PM

The gap between private pensions and public pensions has the government worried

Enda Kenny said Minister Paschal Donohoe will not deal with its strategy for public pay until the Public Pay Commission sends its report.

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Dec 29th 2016, 8:30 AM