Oireachtas Members' Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (399)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

399. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update in respect of his plans to reform and-or amend the various allowances payable to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he has consulted with any other State body in respect of same. [63621/22]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

As the Deputy will be aware, the allowances payable to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas are managed and administered by the Houses of the Oireachtas Service. As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I am the regulatory authority for some allowances as well as the general expenses scheme. 

Proposals to amend or reform the allowances available to members must be made, in the first instance, by the Houses of the Oireachtas.

There is ongoing engagement between my officials and the Houses of the Oireachtas Service on these matters, including in the context of recent security concerns that have been raised.