Proposed pay deal includes 2% rise in allowances for public sector workers

Public sector unions carrying out online and postal ballots of their members to determine if new two-year pact will be accepted

The Department of Public Expenditure has confirmed that the 2 per cent pay rise for public servants in the new pay deal will also apply to their allowances

Public sector workers will get a 2 per cent rise in their allowances as well as their basic wages if they approve the new public sector pay deal this month.

There are up to 1,100 pay allowances across the public sector which cost €1.5 billion per year, according to the last official estimate.

The Department of Public Expenditure has confirmed that the 2 per cent pay rise for public servants in the new pay deal ...