The spectre of compulsary redundancy is looming ever larger, according to the chief minister, if the required savings can't be made by government.
Allan Bell was speaking as the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure and the bus drivers remain at loggerheads over planned changes to terms and conditions.
The first round of strikes by drivers - which had lasted for three days - ended at midnight. More are expected in the New Year.
Mr Bell says no-one is exempt from the cuts:
DoI apologises for motorsport fees error
The chairman of Manx Auto Sport says the club accepts an error was made
Tynwald rejects issuing censure
Members debated the issue for over two hours
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'We ask all watercraft users to act responsibly'
Former Manx Care CEO to take charge of Guernsey health service
Teresa Cope left the Island's healthcare provider last month
