asked the Minister for Finance if he will state when he proposes to pay a further cost-of-living bonus to civil servants; and if he will give this matter his immediate attention.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Civil Service Bonus.
Full consideration has been given to this matter and it has been decided not to increase further the rates of bonus payable to civil servants.
In view of the decision in this matter, would it be possible for the Minister to consider the formation of a new scheme of salaries for civil servants which would have no relation to the cost-of-living figure but would be a scale on which they would be able to live in decency?
That is a much wider question.
Does the Minister propose to review the matter further?
No.