PAC could investigate controversial pay increase for super junior ministers, chairman says

Sinn Féin TD's Brian Stanley, PAt Buckley Eoin O Broin during a session of Dail Eireann at the Convention Centre, Dublin Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Public Accounts Committee may investigate the controversial pay-increase for some ministers of state.

Last week the Dáil approved legislation giving a €16,000 allowance to three super junior ministers, on top of their €124,000 salary.