Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 6, line 39, after “determine” to insert the following:", but the total annual remuneration for each director shall be no more than €100,000".

I had the rare opportunity to take Leaders' Questions last Thursday, as it has not fallen to my lot for some time. I availed of the opportunity to ask the Tánaiste about matters concerning Croke Park II. Of course, he did not answer but at the end he asked me if I would support legislation to cap public service pay. I responded that it is an absolute given and we have argued this consistently. At this first opportunity following that debate, I am expressing the same sentiments. With all the difficulties currently applying, it is very important that salaries at the highest levels within the public service are capped and I am making the case very clearly that we should ensure that higher pay levels are curtailed at a particular level. The €100,000 figure is the one we have argued for, as have other voices in society, trade unions and elsewhere. I do not anticipate the Minister will accept, as he has demonstrated a contrary view time and again, but so be it.