Social partners to hear €2bn cuts plan

AFTER weeks of speculation, the Government will today inform the social partners how it proposes to cut up to €2 billion in public spending.

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey last night said the Government would present the employers and trade unions with a “range of options” on how to achieve the cutbacks, and then seek consensus on the final plan.

Speaking following the conclusion of a two-day cabinet meeting on the issue, Mr Dempsey said the Government would not be presenting the social partners with a fait accompli.