Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not accept that. Mr. Cody is entirely wrong and it is disingenuous for him to make such an argument.

Anyone looking at the system of allowances can only conclude that the existence of 1,100 allowances that have come to be through a variety of circumstances is not a sustainable position. Has the Minister opened up a discussion with the unions on the kind of consolidated pay regime that would be desirable in the sector?