Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

We have a social partnership agreement. We are in negotiation to ensure there is a balance between the requirements of that which is good for the Government, citizens and nation, the requirements and rights of employees and the responsibilities of employers. We want to find a consensus that mirrors the situation in Europe. Most European countries, including the smaller countries who have joined, want to model Europe and themselves on the success we have achieved through our cohesive polices, taking into account the importance of the social charter, the social capital that is so important for——

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