Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I take the Minister's point with regard to the budget. Obviously, the final decision would have to be for the Government. While the Low Pay Commission's recommendations carry a great deal of weight, of course they are not binding on the Government either. It could similarly be the case with the social welfare adequacy commission. Fundamentally, the decision has to be with the Government, but the recommendations that would be made could carry a bit of weight. The Minister might go away and think about it.