Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is correct that a decision was made that, from 31 March 2007, different, lower per diem rates would be paid. The point can fairly be made from the point of view of the tribunal, and this is part of the ongoing dialogue, that while the tribunal would have anticipated a timetable for 2007, there has been a series of legal actions which have impeded or prevented the completion of that work. No decision was made today to change the decision made previously. In fact, I will refer back to the Government after I have had my discussions with Judge Mahon.

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