Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

Given the manner of the breakdown of the social partnership talks and what we have learned since, it amply demonstrates Senator Fitzgerald's point that the Government has consistently bungled public service reform over many years. It has professed its belief in social partnership which can be used constructively. We have made proposals to the Leader and through the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that the social partners be brought into the House to assist them in their role.