Brussels, 10/03/2011 (Agence Europe) - In a statement on Thursday 10 March in Strasbourg on behalf of the Commission on respect of national salary and pension mechanisms, Johannes Hahn said the Commission recognised the importance of social dialogue. With regard to the case of Ireland, the regional policy commissioner said:
(1) The Commission has not compelled Ireland to reduce its social spending or its minimum wage. These measures had been presented by the former Irish government in its...