croke park agreement
the idea is that while there is less money and less staff the level of service from the public sector does not fall and in some cases it is hoped the level of service can be improved. so if we look at health for example, the idea would be that even if there are fewer doctors, fewer nurses and less money for management in the health sector to operate with there would be a change in the way they work to ensure that the same level of service continues. well broadly the cpa is working, yes, but there are a myriad of concerns from both the government and the public sector trade unions and representative groups as to whether the cpa as it stands is sustainable for another two years.