Kenny defends pay cap breach by his department

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended the decision to breach a pay cap for the salaries of his own special advisors.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended the decision to breach a pay cap for the salaries of his own special advisors.

Department of Finance guidelines set a limit of €92,000 for Government advisors, but two members of staff in the Taoiseach's office are paid a salary of €168,000.

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