Micheál Martin: “Some may describe its actions as disgusting, but it is independent in its planning functions.”

The Government was leaning towards a pause on carbon tax on home heating oil for the lifetime of the Government.

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.

We will be growing expenditure this year. There's no cuts here.

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.