Howlin: Inappropriate for judiciary to be exempt from pay cuts

A senior government minister has told judges it would be “inappropriate” for the judiciary to be exempt from Government pay cuts.

Members of the judiciary are some of the best paid public servants in the country and enjoy salaries ranging from €2,400 to €4,000 per week.

Last July, the Government pressed ahead with reductions in salaries and pensions for higher paid public servants, including the judiciary and former and current members of Government.