Dempsey defends ‘farcical’ investigation
Mr Dempsey claimed an independent inquiry into the actions of his department’s secretary general Julie O’Neill would serve no purpose, as he defended her €58,000-a-year pay rise.
The minister said the 27% increase for Ms O’Neill, which takes her annual salary to €270,000 — €30,000 more than Mr Dempsey earns — was decided by an independent review body for all civil servants on her senior grade.
