Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

On the first question there is no promised legislation. On the second question I realise Deputy Shortall raised this issue yesterday and she has been advised that the Minister for Finance has introduced enabling legislation which will allow the proposals of the commission to be implemented. He is of the view there is a need for further consideration and discussions on the proposed composite allowance and in the meantime he has taken steps in the revision of expenses, most particularly the Oireachtas expense allowance reductions by 10% and, in the case of mileage, by 25%.

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