Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

First, I welcome the Deputy's support for the Croke Park agreement. It is important because I have heard many people assert the agreement is an impediment to progress. I would like to be informed as to what the Croke Park agreement is preventing from happening. If people are seeking a straightforward pay cut across the entire public service, let them spell this out.

I am not sure what the Deputy is saying about the cost of pensions and lump sums. Is he saying we should not pay them?

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