David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I think we should be realistic. We get a comparatively modest income in this House and any expenses are vouched. I think the public should be satisfied with this. I think we should come to an end of this period of sackcloth and ashes for politicians. We work hard and we take a reduction in income to serve the people. I am puzzled by the attitude in some political quarters of flaying ourselves as politicians.