Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

We are indeed. Yesterday, the Minister for Social Protection stated that the men and women who provide similar services in this country should have their right to strike restricted or even banned. Today, a man who bankrupted the country walked free. Yesterday, the men and women who are the backbone of the country were threatened with having their rights restricted.

Given that plans to introduce such legislation would undoubtedly bring about a powerful response from the trade union movement, is the Taoiseach seriously considering going down this road?

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