“Although it is likely to be strongly opposed by public sector unions, it is understood there is support in the cabinet for a new and reformed benchmarking process, as suggested by An Bord Snip Nua. This process would allow for public sector workers in Ireland to be benchmarked against those in similar civil service jobs in other countries. The issue is likely to be touched on by the cabinet in its all-day meeting on Wednesday …” (more)
[Shane Coleman, Sunday Tribune, 19 July]