As a public Servant I would presently strike for a long period (which of course means no pay) if public sector wage cuts are introduced without some give on a number of issues.

1)The crusifying cost of child care-I have never received an adequete explanation as to why they are so outrageously high in the Greater dublin area compared to the rest of Ireland. Rates need to be regulated or at least a coherent strategy for bringing them down.

2) Property Tax-why is it that if you want to buy a second hand house for 300k-you pay 20K to the Tax man but if you sell your house and make a profit on your home you pay nothing? Stamp duty could easily be lowered in present climate

3)Tax Evasion needs to be dealt with. I have already started a thread on this.

4) Bail out of Anglo-Irish needs to be stopped. Its a complete waste of money

There seems to be an assumption that all Public servants are married to other public servants. Im Not and my families income is already down 40% due to job loss. Not everyone is losing their job in the private sector and Im not sure If most private sector workers are taking cuts.

Let the abuse begin..because I gave up months ago expecting thoughtful responses on this site.