Public sector unions announce 24-hour strike
Summary
Political correspondent Aisling Maloney discusses the confirmation of a 24-hour public sector strike on November 12, following an impasse in pay negotiations. The episode also covers the temporary reassignment of Minister Patrick O'Donovan’s portfolio to Peter Burke and the court appearance of Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne on drink driving charges.
Topics discussed
Show introduction and hosts
Unions confirm 24-hour strike for Nov 12
Minister O'Donovan's portfolio reassigned to Peter Burke
Cabinet approval and RTE funding issues
Declining licence fee receipts
Malcolm Byrne charged with drink driving
Details on the upcoming all-out public sector strike
Strike timing coincides with EU summit in Dublin
Union stance and public support for strikes
Mediation talks scheduled for tomorrow
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