Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I refer to the new special adviser to the Minister, Deputy Coveney. Ms Mary Minihan and The Irish Times gave us a very clear insight into the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meeting yesterday evening when the matter was discussed at length. I ask my Fine Gael colleagues on the other side of the House to consider the fact that the most recent adviser appointed to the Government has once again resulted in a breach of the pay cap. A man is being paid €110,000, which is €18,000 above the cap. It shows that the pay cap is a nonsense and joke, and another example of pure spin and PR. The Government's policy is not being adhered to in this regard.