SIPTU says it is willing to be flexible in upcoming public sector pay talks with the government.
It comes as the Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath is prepared to make an improved offer to unions ahead of the next Budget.
Previous talks broke down without an agreement, with unions looking for pay rises to combat inflation.
SIPTU Deputy General Secretary John King says they need to hear from the government very soon.
"That has not been said to us directly. While it's a welcome piece of commentary, it has yet to play itself out in talks with the public services committee.
"We're anxious that those talks if they're to reconvene would do so soon."
