Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the proposed new Public Service Agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

The proposed agreement, Strengthening Public Services – Public Service Agreement 2026-2029, provides for pay increases of 10.75% over 33 months, with measures weighted towards lower-paid public servants. Those on the lowest incomes will receive increases of up to 18.3% over the lifetime of the agreement, inclusive of the Local Bargaining provision.

Minister Canney said the proposed agreement was a positive outcome for public servants and the delivery of public services.

“I welcome the proposed agreement and acknowledge the significant efforts of all those involved in reaching this outcome.

“This is an important development for public servants and for the people who depend on our public services.

“The proposed agreement strikes an important balance between providing fair and affordable pay increases, supporting the continued delivery of high-quality public services and ensuring value for taxpayers.

“It provides certainty for public servants and supports continued stability in industrial relations across the public service.

“It also demonstrates the importance of constructive engagement and collective bargaining in reaching agreement on complex issues.”

The proposed agreement will now be brought to Government for approval, while public service unions and associations will ballot their members on the proposals.