Abolition of the Seanad will make 'considerable' saving, Taoiseach claims

The Taoiseach is defending the Government’s estimate on possible savings to be achieved by the abolition of the Seanad.

Abolition of the Seanad will make 'considerable' saving, Taoiseach claims
Tue, 16 Jul, 2013 - 10:36

The Taoiseach is defending the Government’s estimate on possible savings to be achieved by the abolition of the Seanad.

Figures given by the Oireachtas Commission state the abolition could lead to €20m being saved.

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