Public Expenditure Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2021

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Ceisteanna (225)

Mairéad Farrell

Ceist:

225. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated annual savings from reducing salaries by 50% of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ceann Comhairle, Leas Cheann Comhairle, Ministers and certain Ministers for State, whilst leaving the current rate of the salary for Deputies in place (details supplied). [48191/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The following table lists the estimated annual savings from reducing salaries by 50% of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Ceann Comhairle, Leas Cheann Comhairle, Ministers and certain Ministers for State, whilst leaving the current rate of the salary for Deputies in place.

Table

*Allowance for three specified Ministers of State who regularly attend meetings of Government