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

-----as a blueprint for privatisation, which is what it is.

In the past month we have seen general strikes in Belgium and in Greece. What is needed now is a 24-hour general strike in Britain and Northern Ireland. That would involve co-ordination between workers in the struggling health service, the railways, the post office and elsewhere. It would also mean increased co-ordination of health service workers, all striking together on the one day. That is what is needed. That would be a real step forward and would be a step towards a 24-hour general strike throughout Britain and Northern Ireland. That is what is needed as a next step.

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