Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, absolutely, but first I will very briefly respond to Deputy Barry. In recent months, we have had the final payment under the public service stability agreement of 2%, which went to all public servants. With regard to pay pressures that will possibly follow this decision about one post, the Deputy has to judge us on the decisions we make, if and when those pressures arise. To the Deputy's point as to how many people feel about a salary of this nature, I totally understand that. However, many people also will judge the value of it on the outcomes achieved and how well somebody performs.

If we were to pursue the policies advocated by the Deputy-----