Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
297. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the percentage cut to the salary of An Taoiseach and allowances under the terms of Croke Park 2; and if he will confirm if any public sector staff earning less than €65,000 in salary and allowances will face a greater percentage cut to salary and allowances under Croke Park 2. [18404/13]
View answerIn view of the Unions’ non acceptance of the measures proposed by the Labour Relations Commission, it will now be necessary for the Government to decide on and secure alternative measures that will deliver the necessary savings to meet our expenditure targets. The Government will reflect on the outcome of the ballot and the manner in which the required savings can be achieved this year. We will have to consider how to do so while ensuring the ongoing delivery of public services to the people who depend upon them.
