Burton: Retiring TDs ‘don’t need’ pension payout

Tánaiste Joan Burton has suggested retiring ex-cabinet colleagues such as Pat Rabbitte, Eamon Gilmore, and Ruairi Quinn should turn down pension pay rises when they leave as they “don’t particularly need it”.

The Labour leader and Social Protection Minister put forward the proposal as she said the bulk of senior office holders in line for the financial boost are already well-off and should allow the money to be put to better use.