Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has just said that a decision has not been made on it. Clearly, therefore, he is stating that the Christmas bonus may not be paid out. If he was stating that the Christmas bonus will be paid out next year, then that would have to be factored into the figures. The Minister cannot have it both ways. Is it the case that the Christmas bonus may not be paid out next year?