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Taoiseach says he’s “very much” worth his salary of about €3,500 a week

The Taoiseach says he’s “very much” worth his salary of about €3,500 per w...
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11.12 26 Feb 2015


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Taoiseach says he’s “very much...

Taoiseach says he’s “very much” worth his salary of about €3,500 a week

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11.12 26 Feb 2015


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The Taoiseach says he’s “very much” worth his salary of about €3,500 per week.

Enda Kenny was asked about his pay level at the launch of the Government’s Low Pay Commission to advise on the minimum wage.

The eight-person Commission will report back in July - and the Taoiseach says the current rate of €8.65 per hour will be changed ‘incrementally’ over time.

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However, when Shaun Connolly from the Irish Examiner asked whether the Department of the Taoiseach had more scope to reduce pay levels - or is he worth his salary - the Taoiseach had this response:


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