Sinn Féin to review its industrial wage policy

Sinn Féin deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald says the “realities of life” are behind a review of the party’s policy of only taking the average industrial wage.

Sinn Féin to review its industrial wage policy

Speaking at a rain-soaked press conference outside Leinster House, Ms McDonald said she is proud of the policy of members donating portions of their €87,258 salaries to the party.

“There is a review including of our practice around the party wage,” she said. “That review is under way and will report back in due course. I am open minded. I am proud of the fact that those of us who are elected, and who stand before you in the rain, are not here on the basis of climate or financial gain.

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