Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

When can we expect the Minister to publish the details of what he intends to press through the Dáil? Will it take place in November? Does the Taoiseach know when he expects to introduce it here?

Deputy Shatter raised the matter of members of the Judiciary being exempt from the pensions levy and its consequences. That is governed under Article 35.5 of the Constitution as the Taoiseach is aware. In view of his remarks both this morning and yesterday in respect of public pay policy, is it the Government's view that in order to maintain respect for the Judiciary and yet not have its members exempt from public pay policy, it may be necessary to amend the Constitution in order to bring that compatibility into line?

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