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OIREACHTAS members have set a very poor example on benchmarking.

Our leaders look after themselves

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003 - 00:00

Is it not miraculous that the one issue that always seems to evoke unanimous decisions in Leinster House is that of major wage hikes for the members themselves?

No uproar or indignant opposition to these proposals. No suggestion that the member might forego one year's increase to help aid the many disadvantaged groups in society.

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