Richard Bruton: Politicians 'need to take the lead' after Ministers refuse €12k pay rise

Minister Richard Bruton has told the Dáil that ministers will not be taking proposed €12,000 pay rises over the next three years, writes Elaine Loughlin of the Irish Examiner.

However, Mr Bruton would not say if TDs would also refuse to take wage increases which are due to be awarded as part of the unwinding of FEMPI measures.