Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I simply am making the observation. This issue also arose in yesterday's meeting in respect of local authorities, whereby different mileage rates applied depending on one's grade in the local authority, even though one still was driving the same car at the same cost.

If a member is paid an allowance for wearing plain clothes, it is small money, but perhaps there should be a similar allowance for all members. It should not be based on salary. I do not know, but perhaps they have to wear better suits on official occasions.