Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I said clearly but I will reiterate that the Government favours a structured approach to the issue of pay, which we demonstrated again last week in the agreement that was reached. I also said that there are difficulties in recruitment and that, on occasion, these may lead to a decision in specific circumstances where the issue of pay may have to be reconsidered but the overall approach is absolutely one of a system being in place under an agreement that is being implemented in respect of top level pay.

I will have to revert to the Deputy regarding a review of top level pay.

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