Can leaders forestall a summer of discontent?

The Government has surely pinned its hopes on resurrecting Croke Park II on the efforts of Labour Relations Commission boss, Kieran Mulvey.

While more of the unions may come on board and rescue the Government there is still a big risk the whole thing will unravel.

Perhaps it’s just sabre rattling but reports that the Government is continuing to put together legislation would suggest that it is concerned it’s not a done deal.