Plans for the final unwinding of the unpopular Fempi legislation — the laws that cut public service pay during the financial crisis — will go before Cabinet today, Monday. As part of the current public sector pay agreement, the Government committed to repeal remaining sections of the emergency legislation. File picture: Darragh KaneThe new legislation will transition public service pay from the emergency-based legislation to a more standard legal framework. St Patrick’s Day exodusThe Cabinet agenda is lighter than usual due to the St Patrick’s Day exodus of ministers to all corners of the globe. The Dáil is on a week’s recess this week to coincide with the ministers’ St Patrick’s Day travel plans.

Source: Irish Examiner March 09, 2026 00:00 UTC