Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Under that legislation, any basic pay reductions will be fully reversed by the end of the year for those earning under €40,000 and by 2020 for those earning under €80,000. Increments are being paid every year and there will be two pay increases next year as well as an increase for new entrants. It is not punitive for people to contribute to their pensions. People should contribute to the cost of their pensions. It is not punitive at all; it is common sense.

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