Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the legal status regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23796/11]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No 2) Act, 2009 made provision for a reduction in the salaries of public servants with effect from 1 January 2010. As with all legislation, the Act enjoys the presumption of Constitutionality and legality unless found otherwise by the Courts.