Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has presented a pay offer to health unions in a bid to prevent industrial action. The proposal includes a pay award backdated to August, but does not match full pay deals available in other UK regions. Union representatives have accepted the proposal as a serious step for consideration. While the minister aims to restore pay parity, the exact financial framework remains unknown. First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed optimism for a resolution amidst ongoing discussions, with unions also signaling potential actions regarding pay disputes in other sectors.