TDs’ expenses to reflect presence in Dáil

EXPENSES paid to TDs will be linked to their attendance in the Dáil under new proposals brought in to end the gravy train enjoyed by politicians.

A commission examining how the Oireachtas can make €20 million in savings this year, presented a number of recommendations to the Department of Finance last night.

The commission said the changes will “make the system more simple and streamlined for members and more verifiable and accountable from a public perspective”.