Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Regarding a salary of €15,000 the deduction as a percentage of overall salary is 3%, which is €420; at €20,000 it is €750, 3.8%. It graduates up along as the Deputy said. At €25,000 it is a €1,250 deduction or 5%.

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