Cowen to consider options on pay talks

Updated: 22:49, Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said that alternative structures may be needed in order to find an agreement in the national pay talks.

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Six One News: Brian Cowen says that alternative structures may be needed in order to find an agreement in the national pay talks
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He said it was not clear whether or not the problems raised could be dealt with under the current partnership system.

The pay talks collapsed on 2 August.

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