Cowen questioned on negotiations into public sector reform

Posted on December 02, 2009 at 02:29 PM

Welcoming the decision not to strike tomorrow (Thursday December 3rd), the Leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, questioned the Taoiseach today about negotiations into public sector reform saying that Cowen is now in a position where there is a very narrow period of time within which agreement can be reached.

He said: "Does the Taoiseach intend to conclude an agreement before the Budget? Does he accept that any agreement which is negotiated will have to be put to a ballot?

"He is now in a situation that such a ballot will have to take place before the Budget and may, in turn, be influenced by its content. Has the Taoiseach considered what his position will be if an agreement is not accepted in a ballot?

Eamon's full contribution is available to view on the accompanying video while you can read the full exchange on the Oireachtas website.

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