Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We must return to this issue again. Has the Taoiseach set a time limit on a conclusion of the pay talks, if they are to conclude? Is he concerned by the statement from employers that, in certain circumstances, they might be prepared to walk away from social partnership? Does he see that as a real concern? How does he propose to bring two polarised sides together to form a basis for negotiation and conclusion? We recognise that social partnership has been of fundamental importance to industrial peace in the country and to the benefits we have seen in so many areas over the years.

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