Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We should be also concerned with the current round of pay talks. These talks could make or break the economy for the next ten years. The first Cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin is always short and convivial. Tonight's meeting is also a great time for the Taoiseach to hit his Ministers for six and reject the proposed ministerial pay awards. All Cabinet members will agree because they love their old ministries and want to get back to the bonfires in their constituencies.

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