John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

In many cases they are earning up to €3,000 per day. It is not unreasonable to raise this matter because this is guaranteed income as the tribunals will run for some time yet. That may answer the points raised by the Opposition. Given that these tribunals will run for some time, they could be asked to take €2,000 per day, which is still a huge sum. However, it would be a significant saving to the Exchequer and might amount in total to €40 million.