Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Yes, and both the Department, in terms of the public service, and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment officials who deal with personnel matters are available on the basis of being able to get everyone around the table. FÁS management is available to discuss it, as the Labour Court ruling suggested it should, and we hope that SIPTU will also come to the table on that basis.

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