FF TD caught grumbling over €100k pay
Meath West TD Johnny Brady invited a storm of criticism when he made his comments at a meeting of Trim chamber of commerce, prompting opposition parties to declare Fianna Fáil’s plans on political reform “a sham”.
As chairman of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee Mr Brady received an extra €20,000 on top of his €100,000 salary as well as €70,000 in expenses, yet complained he was “no better off” than when he earned £6 and 18p as a councillor in 1974. The Meath News and Sport had reported Mr Brady said every month his wife has to ask him when the next cheque is coming as the bank is running low.
