Menu
21/01/2013
Public Servants Warned Pay Could Be Cut Again
Public servants have been warned that their pay could again be cut if they don’t back the new Croke Park deal, the Taoiseach has warned.
Edna Kenny said the government was prepared to impose wage reductions through legislation like the Fianna Fail/Green coalition did three years ago, according to the Irish Independent.
However, he added that the aim was to strike a deal on necessary payroll cuts over the next three years.
It came as Health Minister James Reilly said that a cut-price graduate programme for nurses may be extended to other workers.
The government are trying to find €1bn in savings over the next three years, with the first €300m wanted this year.
That translates to approximately a €1,000 cut for every public servant.
(H)
Edna Kenny said the government was prepared to impose wage reductions through legislation like the Fianna Fail/Green coalition did three years ago, according to the Irish Independent.
However, he added that the aim was to strike a deal on necessary payroll cuts over the next three years.
It came as Health Minister James Reilly said that a cut-price graduate programme for nurses may be extended to other workers.
The government are trying to find €1bn in savings over the next three years, with the first €300m wanted this year.
That translates to approximately a €1,000 cut for every public servant.
(H)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 July 2008
'Work To Be Done' To Avert Fuel Protests
There is a huge amount of work to be done before Irish hauliers consider stepping down plans for nationwide protests, against growing fuel charges, according to the body representing drivers.
'Work To Be Done' To Avert Fuel Protests
There is a huge amount of work to be done before Irish hauliers consider stepping down plans for nationwide protests, against growing fuel charges, according to the body representing drivers.
21 March 2024
Those Eligible Urged To Get MMR Vaccine Ahead Of Easter Travel
All those eligible for the MMR vaccine have been urged to get vaccinated ahead of any Easter travel plans.
Those Eligible Urged To Get MMR Vaccine Ahead Of Easter Travel
All those eligible for the MMR vaccine have been urged to get vaccinated ahead of any Easter travel plans.
17 November 2015
Government Accused Of Failing Health Service
The government has been accused of failing the health service following news that Minister for Health Leo Varadkar is to introduce Universal Health Insurance. "This Government has completely failed our health services. All across the country, health is in chaos.
Government Accused Of Failing Health Service
The government has been accused of failing the health service following news that Minister for Health Leo Varadkar is to introduce Universal Health Insurance. "This Government has completely failed our health services. All across the country, health is in chaos.
03 March 2009
Teen Given Seven Years For Drugs Offences
A teenager, described as a "pivotal cog" in the drugs trade, has been jailed for six years after being found guilty for possession of heroin. It emerged in court that Keith McDermott, 19, of Boyne Street, Dublin 2, began drinking aged 14 before moving on to cannabis and cocaine, and accumulating a 'debt' to an inner city criminal gang.
Teen Given Seven Years For Drugs Offences
A teenager, described as a "pivotal cog" in the drugs trade, has been jailed for six years after being found guilty for possession of heroin. It emerged in court that Keith McDermott, 19, of Boyne Street, Dublin 2, began drinking aged 14 before moving on to cannabis and cocaine, and accumulating a 'debt' to an inner city criminal gang.
12 November 2008
Dublin Man Confesses To Killing Partner
The Dublin man accused of killing his partner while on holiday in Spain has confessed to the murder at a Spanish court. The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred three years ago in their holiday home near Alicante three years ago.
Dublin Man Confesses To Killing Partner
The Dublin man accused of killing his partner while on holiday in Spain has confessed to the murder at a Spanish court. The prosecution are seeking a 20-year sentence for the killing, which occurred three years ago in their holiday home near Alicante three years ago.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
