Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is important to acknowledge that for many public servants, allowances form a large part of their pay. Although the amendment refers to allowances for nurses and midwives which were the subject of a Labour Court hearing, the measure also applies to teachers and principals. It is welcome that work is under way, in view of which I will withdraw the amendment.

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