Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
407. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reduce the leaders allowance paid to independent members and ensure that it has to be vouched expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48515/12]
View answerI intend to bring proposals to Government shortly in relation to reviewing the Party Leader’s Allowance, and for any necessary amendments to the primary legislation underpinning the payment of the Allowance, the Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices)(Amendment) Act, 2001.
