Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important to bear in mind that it could be taxpayers in other parts of Europe.

Britain, absolutely no one else, is to blame for Brexit. I am not interested in beating anyone with sticks. That is entirely the Deputy's language. I am interested in trying to find a solution. This is why we are working in the Labour Court to try to come to a solution. I am certain that, as is the case with all industrial relations disputes, this dispute will be resolved. I want to see it resolved in a way that limits the harm to patients, is affordable for taxpayers and is fair to all public servants, including other people working in our health service and people working in other parts of the public service, who also have demands. It is not possible to meet all these demands in one year.

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