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Wed 01 Jan 2009Cowen closer to securing consensus on need for €2bn cuts
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen moved a step closer towards getting consensus on the need for public spending cuts of €2 billion this year, following agreement last night with the social partners on a broad approach towards tackling the crisis in the public finances.
The executive council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) is scheduled to meet at 10.30am today to consider a framework document on the issue. If approved, talks with the Government on the detailed measures to save €2 billion this year could get under way this afternoon.
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