Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

While I am not opposing section 2, I wish to clarify the point I was making in terms of the former re-elected MEPs opting for the Oireachtas payment of the salary — the higher level. It is not to get more money for the MEPs that I suggested this but to save more money for the Exchequer. Despite the fact that the Bill will pass today, I ask that this change be considered before it comes before the Dáil. There could be a saving to the Exchequer, which is my motive for raising the point. It is not necessarily to enhance the remuneration of any of the Members.