Unions Must Abandon Unconditionally the Proposed Industrial Action

The proposed national strike on Monday, 30 March is quite simply insane and should be abandoned unconditionally by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.  The reality is that the unions are still in denial.

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Government Has No Credibility on The Economy

 Yesterday, the Taoiseach observed that the budgetary position was a moving target and that it was difficult to gauge the economic growth rate.  Initially, a growth rate estimate for this year of -2% was produced, followed by one for -4% and then another for -6.5%. 

This does not inspire confidence that the Taoiseach is in control of the figures or forecasts or that there is even some element of precision in respect of what will form the basis for the budget on the 7th of April. 

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Political Action Needed in the Wake of Tragedies in Northern Ireland

I wish to add my voice to the unequivocal condemnation of the killings in Northern Ireland.  We are all shocked by these events - something we thought we had left behind. 

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