Howlin: We cannot reduce TD pensions

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin says legislation cannot be brought in to reduce pensions of retired politicians, as they are constitutionally protected.

Howlin: We cannot reduce TD pensions

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin says legislation cannot be brought in to reduce pensions of retired politicians, as they are constitutionally protected.

It comes after the Tánaiste Joan Burton said they should consider giving back the pension hike.

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