Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

I fully agree with the Senator in that regard.

That this issue has arisen on four separate occasions since 2008 by way of separate Bills is an example to both Houses that this issue is under constant review. No one knows what our position will be as we enter next year and as the crisis unfolds.

As other colleagues stated, we are today fulfilling the wishes of the people in respect of judicial pay. We all want to ensure this happens appropriately, and that is what the Bill is about. I wanted to reply to some of the issues raised and I would like an opportunity to debate some of the amendments.