Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister said in his initial reply that as ratification is currently under way within the unions, he is not going to pre-empt that process. In the event that the majority of the unions reject the proposals that are in place, what is his plan and how is he going to deal with this issue? As I said, there is an uneasiness within our public services, for example, in the classrooms, to which the Minister alluded. How will he ensure this issue is addressed in advance of 2026?

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