Government cannot deal with this issue in isolation while national pay talks are taking place, Michael McGrath tells party colleagues
The issue was raised at the meeting by Senator Timmy Dooley from Clare, who intimated the Government should not have opposed the Sinn Féin motion.
According to colleagues, Mr Dooley indicated he was frustrated that a decision on improved pay for the firefighters could not be made sooner than the standard pay negotiations. He made a reference to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien’s comments, saying he was committed to getting a positive outcome for retained firefighters.
Senator Shane Cassells made what was described as an emotional contribution on the situation at Tara Mines, where 650 people were laid off without any notification on Tuesday night.
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