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Voices
Should TDs be allowed to hire family members? Yes, of course!
Hiring a family member can be advantageous to accomplishing the work that voters demand of our TDs.
Voices
Column: How much does each TD actually cost the State?
The annual pay of ministers and TDs doesn’t come close to recognising the true financial cost of hiring them, writes Sarah O’Neill.
# political pay
‘Ming’ Flanagan on €9k signpost donation: I’m keeping my election promise
The Independent TD says he is trying to keep the donation quiet as his phone begins ringing again with requests for the half of his salary that he has pledged to give away.
# Leas ceann comhairle
Michael Kitt to be new Leas Ceann Comhairle
The Fianna Fail deputy will be on a salary of €133,826 for role as deputy chairman of the Dail.