581. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to adopting a credible approach to pay that reflects the continuing cost-of-living challenges facing public sector workers and agreeing to a fair settlement that recognises the value of public service work and addresses the concerns that led to the recent dispute involving statewide strike action; and to provide an overview of his approach. [76785/26]