asked the Minister for Finance the effect on the consumer price index of a 5, 10 and 15 per cent increase in public sector pay.
Written Answers. - Public Sector Pay.
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The consumer price index measures changes in the general level of prices paid by private households for consumer goods and services. It is not possible to measure the effect upon it of the increases in public sector pay referred to by the Deputy as any effect would depend upon the manner in which the pay increases were financed.