Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

To return to the point raised by Deputy O'Donnell, of course I accept that this is a new position. People at the clerical and sub-clerical grades in particular are on modest salaries. I, too, understand the burden the pay cuts will place on public servants. Of course, I do. Many of my constituents are public servants. Unfortunately, I simply do not see that the cuts in pay levels can be avoided. That is the reality for the very reasons I outlined before the loud Deputy joined us. The review body on higher remuneration in the public service-----

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