Union leaders 'underwhelmed' by Budget

Trade union leaders tonight accused Minister for Finance Brian Cowen of missing the big picture in his second Budget.

Union leaders 'underwhelmed' by Budget
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 19:32

Trade union leaders tonight accused Minister for Finance Brian Cowen of missing the big picture in his second Budget.

Irish Congress of Trade Unions General Secretary David Begg claimed the childcare package was distinctly underwhelming, despite optimistic predictions.

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