Labour motion to seek suspension of pension levy

The Labour Party is due to introduce a private members' motion in the Dáil tonight calling on the Government to suspend its plan to impose a pension levy on public servants.

The motion will also call on the Government to re-enter talks with the social partners to ensure that any future levy is fair.

Labour says those whose actions caused the current economic crisis should be required to contribute most to any recovery plan.

It says irresponsible lending and reckless speculation were the main causes of the crisis, but the Government has failed to take the required measures to remove the senior bank executives and board members responsible for this.