A waste of energy
The proposed savings of €300m gross, or €150m net, are a drop in the ocean compared to our annual borrowings of €15bn.
The government, unions, and media energy expended on this exercise is farcical.
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The government, unions, and media energy expended on this exercise is farcical.
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