Micheál Martin: “We need to be economically competitive in order to sustain the European way of life.”

I do not believe the basis exists for industrial action. I don't believe the public should have to endure that, because there have been significant tax cuts in the Budget, which will help workers.

This budget can't be seen in isolation.

What we're witnessing is growth in expenditure.

I genuinely believe that dialogue is the way. I've always believed in dialog, and I think dialogue is the way to resolve this situation.