Taoiseach Brian Cowen said today that it is up to semi-state companies to decide themselves on pay cuts within their organisations.
He made the remarks after the Communications Minister said the pay of semi-state workers will be discussed at tomorrow's Cabinet meeting.
However, unions in companies like the ESB, and CIE are threatening industrial action if any moves to cut pay are announced.
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan’s speech is available to read here, or to watch here.
The Government’s summary of the measures announced in the Budget is available here.
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