Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In respect of those earning over €65,000, we will implement the Haddington Road agreement in full. Part of the agreement is the winding back of some of the pay reductions during the course of 2016 and 2017, and into 2018, if I recall. We will be faithful to the agreement we have, as the trade union and public service sides have been faithful to it in terms of delivering on their sides. I have my views on whether there should be a flat rate or percentage reduction. I want to hear the views of all the public sector unions, but it is and has been my view that those on the lowest level of income should benefit disproportionately more. I will try to achieve that objective in the negotiations.

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