Richard Bruton
Question:173 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Taoiseach when he plans to initiate discussions with the social partners in relation to a successor to Sustaining Progress; and his objectives for the negotiations. [9065/04]
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The Sustaining Progress agreement covers the period up to the end of 2005. The review of the interim pay terms contained in the agreement was formally initiated on Monday, 29 March 2004.
This meeting was attended by representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation and the Construction Industry Federation and relevant Government Departments, including own Department.
The overall objective of this process, from the Government's point of view, is to ensure a pro-competitiveness and pro-jobs outcome, while at the same time, ensuring industrial relations stability.