Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He dealt comprehensively with the matter and I understand he made a further statement on the issue.

Senator Coghlan asked about next week. I had indicated that we would be sitting five days next week but now we will be sitting on four days. We will not be sitting on the Monday now, but we will be sitting Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Senator Craughwell, Senator Mooney and Senator Burke raised the question of political pension restoration. It was this Government which introduced pay cuts for the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and all serving Ministers. Moreover, it abolished State cars for most Ministers and reduced political staffing costs.