What follows ‘no’ vote is likely to be painful

Croke Park II has been rejected, perhaps with a tight margin, but rejected nevertheless. What follows may not be pleasant.

Government has already threatened it will impose a 7% pay reduction across the board. However, that will result in widespread industrial action, the withdrawal of labour and vital services and general disruption at a time we need it least.

This government, even with the Dutch courage supplied by the troika, does not have the bottle to fight multiple battles simultaneously, particularly when it would mean the decimation of the Labour Party.