Labour is ‘way off’ supporting forced pay cuts

Labour members have warned against having to make up savings from the collapsed Croke Park deal by taking from services or from the vulnerable, and suggested further talks with trade unions.

Parliamentary members held a crunch meeting behind closed doors yesterday after the rejection of the Croke Park II deal with public sector workers.

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin addressed frustrated members, some of whom say the party is “way off” backing any legislation to force through pay cuts.