Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

Deputy O'Donnell referred to a matter related to Ministers of State and this will be dealt with in amendment No. 16. The matter will be covered.

It was never the intention that names or references to which judge claimed the waiver would be mentioned but rather the aggregate numbers and amounts would be recorded. Another question related to whether the Government's amendments would apply to persons employed by bodies with a public service pension. As I have stated already, the application of a pension levy is a rule of thumb. The Minister has stated there are many individuals who are in an anomalous position and if this is the case, they can be considered under the Minister's various powers under the Bill and it is just and equitable for him to do so.

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