Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

No, I would present the business case, the approach we need to take, the things we have to achieve and say why this is a good move and how to mitigate certain problems that arise. One sets out a strategic case and then the unions negotiate, knowing what is the strategic framework. However, while the Minister has talked about the process, he has no strategic framework within which the parties could have realistic negotiations.

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