Mr. Paul Murphy, MEP:

So if one is in favour of something and other people are not then one holds them in contempt. I did not understand that was the meaning of contempt. I am sorry. I have absolute respect for ordinary trade unionists who have suffered hugely as a result of the crisis but also have the power to resist austerity. I do not have respect for a number of the trade union leaders that are on huge salaries, who are members of Deputy Byrne’s party, and who have betrayed the interests of their members.

It is a question for these trade union members to struggle----