Gormley urges Cowen to get tough with unions

Environment Minister John Gormley today warned the Taoiseach must take a tougher line in talks with unions as time ticks down to Wednesday’s Budget.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009 - 18:18

Environment Minister John Gormley today warned the Taoiseach must take a tougher line in talks with unions as time ticks down to Wednesday’s Budget.

With the Government facing backbench opposition to plans for unpaid leave in the public service, the Green Party leader vowed the overall €4bn savings would have to be met.

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