Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The way the process is carried out in the Department of Finance means the only orders which need ratification are those for the Judiciary and politicians. The increases for the Civil Service and commercial semi-State bodies went into the system after the decision was made and the personnel in question will be paid. The Government will also pass the order for the Judiciary. The only people to have their increases delayed will be the Ministers and Ministers of State.

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