Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I am asking the Taoiseach directly whether he will rule out increases. He said – I do not want to put words into his mouth, although he often puts them into mine – he would need to be persuaded or convinced. He needs to say "No," that he will not countenance any increase that would bring a salary above €500,000, a huge salary for anybody to take home. It is regarded as indecent by those on the minimum wage or who are suffering because of the universal social charge. Most people would regard €500,000 as a EuroMillions prize. I, therefore, ask the Taoiseach to use unequivocally a little English word: "No".

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