Six-figure deputies are not worth it

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has now lost all contact with the people after granting TDs a basic salary of €100,000 just because previously abortive pay talks were about to resume.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2008 - 01:00

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These increases prompt a number of questions:

1. What makes Mr Cowen think he and his colleagues are worth so much money?

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