Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

It is very important there is consistency with any Bill. Upon examination of the Bill it seems the pension of a former Taoiseach will be reduced to 75% whereas that of a former Minister will be only 37.5%, half of the former figure. There should be consistency and the same reduction should apply to any Member regardless of the office held in the past. A former Taoiseach is in a different position and there is an inconsistency in this regard.

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