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Tuesday 10 November: Pay Talks, EU Security & The Politics of Welfare
Season 20
Episode 20
Published 1 day, 1 hour ago
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Last-ditch talks continue as unions and the Government attempt to reach a public sector pay deal ahead of Thursday’s planned strike. What is on the table, and what is the Government seeking in return?
Plus, a major policing and security operation is under way ahead of key EU meetings in Dublin.
And, is Simon Harris’s proposal to penalise the long-term unemployed an attempt to connect with his political base, or is it punching down?
Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Joe Neville TD, Fine Gael
Louise O'Reilly TD, Sinn Féin
Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner
Dan O’Brien, Economist
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