A leading campaigner for the disadvantaged is accusing the Government of vote-grabbing, through plans to reverse public sector pay cuts.
Fr Peter McVerry believes the measure is all about the next General Election and aimed at people who are more likely to vote.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin revealed at the weekend, that talks will begin next year on restoring pay and pension cuts.
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports:
