Unpaid leave proposal sparks TD fury

THE Government and public sector unions were last night continuing to debate ways to save €1.3bn in the public service pay bill next year and reform the service into the future.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Paul O’Brien, Shaun Connolly and Stephen Rogers

In particular, trade unions were being forced to defend claims that 12 days’ unpaid leave for workers could form the basis of the public service contribution to the Exchequer savings in 2010.

Earlier, both Fianna Fáil TDs and the Department of Finance questioned the value of such a programme.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Four dead, four injured in three separate collisions in Donegal and Dublin Four dead, four injured in three separate collisions in Donegal and Dublin
Irish Cabinet meeting Student fees will only go down under Government, says minister
Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland Man arrested after body discovered at Dublin home in early morning incident
CourtsBudget 2010Person: Finance MinisterPerson: Brian LenihanOrganisation: TDOrganisation: Fianna FáilOrganisation: Department of FinanceOrganisation: Irish ExaminerOrganisation: TDsOrganisation: Finance Department
<p>Tablets are measured out in a high street pharmacy.</p>

€37.5m worth of unused and out-of-date medicines generated each year

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited