Wednesday 14 January 2009

Irish government warns it may need IMF help

The Irish government has told trade unions that it may have to seek help from the International Monetary Fund unless agreement is reached on public sector pay cuts.

Brian Cowen, prime minister, who is currently on a trade mission to Japan, confirmed government negotiators had warned about the consequences of a possible IMF bail-out in talks with union leaders last week.

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