Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)

When you compare it to the idea of increments where 100% of staff receive increments, I can see how one would make that case. It is very difficult for people to grasp the idea of a bonus where such a high percentage - over 90% - would automatically receive it. Can the witnesses help us understand? Are there people who are given warnings that they might not receive it? Can the witnesses break it down a bit?