Gormley under fire for ‘civil war’ remarks

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley has been criticised for “extreme irresponsibility” after suggesting “a type of civil war” existed between workers in the public and private sectors.

The Green Party leader made the comments in response to questions relating to the ongoing social partnership talks between the Government and trade unions.

At the heart of the talks is the need to axe €4 billion from Exchequer spending.