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# Real pay

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Poll: Should politicians benchmark their pay against the 'real world'?

The ‘Real Pay’ politician says they should, saving millions each year, but does this understate the workload of a TD or minister?

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Mar 27th 2012, 1:17 PM

Campaign launched to benchmark politicians' pay against 'real world'

The move would save €10.7million annually, campaigners say.

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Mar 27th 2012, 1:10 PM