Whatever reductions in the salaries of TDs that might be envisaged by the political parties, two declared election candidates in Waterford have gone the whole hog and called for them to be cut to the average industrial wage.
Independent candidate, Councillor Joe Conway, and Sinn Fein candidate, Councillor David Cullinane, have both pledged that, if elected, the industrial wage is all they will personally accept.
“It is up to the incoming crop of Dail Deputies to give a proper lead towards national recovery and that would be a meaningful way of doing it,” declared Independent Waterford County Councillor Joe Conway, a retired school principal who is set to contest a Dail seat in the constituency.
“Standing at approximately €29,000 per annum, it is more than adequate payment for a job that entails attendance in parliament for a working week comprising just two half-days and one full day,” he said.
Well done to both,
Independent candidate, Councillor Joe Conway, and Sinn Fein candidate, Councillor David Cullinane at least they know what’s good.
But those muppets in power will never agree to this kind of pay just shows that when in power corruption is the only thing going on and going on well.
Well done to the two candidates but if we expect to attract the best people into this job then they need to be paid an attractive salary. Look at the quality of candidates with the current package on offer!!
Better to maintain the salary package and considerably reduce the numbers from 166. Do away with local consultations with national politicians and put in a proper expenses system where all expenses are receipted.