Confusion over Government’s intentions with Croke Park deal

A Government’s move to renegotiate the Croke Park deal remained mired in confusion last night.

The Cabinet appeared to be sending out conflicting messages on the key economic issue as a senior Labour minister insisted talks could begin “within weeks”, while the Taoiseach downplayed such suggestions.

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte said the Government could require employers and unions to consider new aspects of the industrial peace deal.