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19/01/2009
Public Sector Cuts Spark Outrage
Following speculation over major cuts in the public sector wages and jobs, workers' groups have slammed the proposals to curtail public spending.
Rubbishing the plans, the Irish Nurses Organisation has claimed the Government cannot legally reduce the pay of nurses and midwives.
Several senior ministers have been warning that civil and public servants will have to accept pay cuts as the Government seeks to slash €2billion in spending this year.
The INO says it has received legal advice confirming that the salaries of its members cannot be reduced without their agreement.
Meanwhile, the group representing rank-and-file members of the Defence Forces says it doesn't think pay cuts are necessary for its members.
PDFORRA says it is aware of the deteriorating public finances, but sees no need for this to involve a reduction in wages. It says members of the Defence Forces are already facing an increased workload due to a cut in recruitment.
The union's Deputy General Secretary, Simon Devereux, said: "PDFORRA will constructively engage with Government to help address the current difficulties which we accept are significant. However, we believe that this can be achieved without cutting the pay of our members.
"Members of the Defence Forces work long hours in difficult circumstances on behalf of the state and deserve to have their incomes maintained."
(DW/BMcC)
Rubbishing the plans, the Irish Nurses Organisation has claimed the Government cannot legally reduce the pay of nurses and midwives.
Several senior ministers have been warning that civil and public servants will have to accept pay cuts as the Government seeks to slash €2billion in spending this year.
The INO says it has received legal advice confirming that the salaries of its members cannot be reduced without their agreement.
Meanwhile, the group representing rank-and-file members of the Defence Forces says it doesn't think pay cuts are necessary for its members.
PDFORRA says it is aware of the deteriorating public finances, but sees no need for this to involve a reduction in wages. It says members of the Defence Forces are already facing an increased workload due to a cut in recruitment.
The union's Deputy General Secretary, Simon Devereux, said: "PDFORRA will constructively engage with Government to help address the current difficulties which we accept are significant. However, we believe that this can be achieved without cutting the pay of our members.
"Members of the Defence Forces work long hours in difficult circumstances on behalf of the state and deserve to have their incomes maintained."
(DW/BMcC)
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