Government being called on to balance new public sector pay deal

The government is being called on to balance the new public sector pay deal, with supports for small to medium sized businesses.
The hospitality industry in particular has seen significant closures, with 188 establishments folding between October and November last year.

A new agreement will see public sector wages increase by 10.25%, over a two-and-a-half year period.
Economist Jim Power says struggling private enterprise should get similar help