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Unions say Cowen has killed social partnership

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP is “dead and buried” following the failure of negotiations with Government on cost-cutting in the public sector, unions have said.

Cowen’s Minority Government

Irish Election (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago

Missed this yesterday. Noel Grealish pulls support for FF – the PDs officially ceased to exist according to Iris Offiguil last month. Cowen is now only guaranteed 81 votes, though the reality is probably more than that but until he gets a deal with a stray independent its minority government.

Cowen declines RTE invite!

Politics.ie (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

On the Week in Politics! Which as Sean said is his right!...They were to conclude their leaders interviews on the forthcoming budget! ...

Debating Tyler Cowen….

tomgpalmer.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

I just remembered, after Tyler Cowen’s very generous comments on my book Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, and Practice that I had criticized him in this podcast: ““The Nature of Liberty: A Response to Tyler Cowen,” Cato Institute Podcast, March 22, 2007

Cowen's speech at Cairde Fáil Dinner

Politics.ie (Free subscription) | yesterday

Cairde Fáil Dinner | Fianna Fáil I havo not listened to it yet because I cannot stand to listen to the oaf, but I am sure it is full of lies and half truths

Public sector workers face pay cut of up to 6%, says Cowen

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009

PUBLIC SERVANTS face a pay cut of between 5 and 6 per cent in next Wednesday’s budget following the collapse of negotiations on the issue between the Government and unions, Taoiseach Brian Cowen indicated last night.

Cowen: We will have to proceed with cuts

Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

Talks between the Government and trade unions on cutting public sector spending by €1.3bn have collapsed and the Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said that they will have to plough on with cuts in next week's Budget.

Gormley urges Cowen to get tough

Belfast Telegraph (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

Environment Minister John Gormley has warned the Taoiseach must take a tougher line in talks with unions as time ticks down to the Budget.

• Gormley urges Cowen to get tough with unions - Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie

O'Rourke rejects Cowen's defence of Vatican silence

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

FIANNA FÁIL backbencher Mary O’Rourke has disagreed with the Taoiseach’s defence of the Vatican and papal nuncio who refused to co-operate with the Dublin diocesan report.

Cowen reiterates commitment to €1.3bn pay bill cut

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen insisted yesterday that the Government remained committed to making savings of €1.3 billion in its pay bill.

Cowen reiterates commitment to €1.3bn pay bill cut

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen insisted yesterday that the Government remained committed to making savings of €1.3 billion in its pay bill.

D-Day for Cowen.

Politics.ie (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009

Yesterday, the backbench FF TD's had a proper go at Cowen over his lack of leadership and his attempt to deliver a deal that was clearly a fudge and...

Palmer, Cowen, and Boaz on Palmer’s New Book

Cafe Hayek (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

On Monday, the Cato Institute hosted a forum on Tom Palmer’s new book, Realizing Freedom. Featured speakers were David Boaz, my GMU colleague (and Marginal Revolution’s) Tyler Cowen, and, of course, Tom. You’ll enjoy watching the event. By the way, Tom is the finest public speaker I have ever witnessed.

Gormley urges Cowen to get tough with unions

Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

Environment Minister John Gormley today warned the Taoiseach must take a tougher line in talks with unions as time ticks down to Wednesday’s Budget.

Cowen shows he is 'second an Irishman, first a Catholic'

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

DUBLIN DIOCESAN REPORT:LISTENING TO Taoiseach Brian Cowen in the Dáil on Tuesday as he delivered his semper fidelis (always faithful) defence of the Vatican and the papal nunciature to Ireland over their lack of co-operation with the Dublin diocesan commission, was to be reminded of other days and another taoiseach, writesPATSY McGARRYReligious Affairs Correspondent