Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Do I understand that notice of a work-to-rule action or intent to give effect to industrial action has not been served on the Department of the Taoiseach and other Departments by the representative trade unions? Can the Taoiseach clarify the facts in this regard?

With respect to the Taoiseach's claim that the cuts will affect people proportionately, he should make no mistake about it: a cut of €1,720 to an income of €21,000 is a devastating blow for a young woman with children whose husband is working part-time, with all the commitments they must face. In terms of a paper presentation of comparative percentage drops-----

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