Taoiseach has met with Irish Congress of Trade Union and IBEC representatives.
Taoiseach Mr. Brian Cowen T. D., has met with Irish Congress of Trade Union and IBEC representatives for discussions about the current economic situation. The discussions took place against the background of the emerging exchequer and unemployment figures. The implementation of the recently ratified national pay agreement also provided the context for these discussions.
The purpose of the meeting was to establish a basis for cooperation around the development of a strategy focused on economic recovery, and so the question of review of the national pay agreement did not arise.
In his comments in the Dail today the Taoiseach clearly outlined the focus was on economic recovery and this was the sole purpose of his discussions.
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3rd December 2008