Mary Lou McDonald
Question:21. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to review allowances paid to Oireachtas members. [51543/12]
View answerWednesday, 21 November 2012
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In 2012, I introduced a range of changes to the regime of allowances in the nature of pay which, under the relevant primary legislation, are paid to Oireachtas members. That has resulted in significant financial savings to the Exchequer. It is my intention to continue to ensure that the greatest value for money can be achieved in relation to payments made to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas on an ongoing basis.