Disgraceful: Details reveal the government has given the go ahead to increases in politicians salaries totalling a gigantic €2.2 million – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Disgraceful: Details reveal the government has given the go ahead to increases in politicians salaries totalling a gigantic €2.2 million




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It’s hard to believe but it’s true.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe signed off on a 5 year deal which will see politicians line their pockets by the taxpayer to a total of €2.2 million.

The deal was done swiftly on the evening of January 24th and will see over €1m for the chairpersons of Oireachtas committees and €543,000 for TDs who serve as party whips or assistants.

Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath and Defence Minister Paul Kehoe – are entitled to an increase of more than €15,000. That’s on top of their junior minister-level salaries of €121,639.

The Government chief whip Regina Doherty gets another €16k on top of her €87 already in her pocket.

The allowances are on top of a TD’s salary of €87,258. It’ll now rise to €90,000.

It’s very hard to see the justification for these increases when so many people sleep rough around the Dail each night.

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