However, his €81,000 salary increase is being waived "for the time being".
Opposition parties had strongly criticised the proposed pay increase in recent months.
In a statement, Robert Watt says he does not think it is appropriate to take such an increase in pay, given the current difficult conditions the country faces.
He also says it was always his intention to waive the increase, until the economy begins to recover and unemployment falls.
Five Charged Following Protest At Site Earmarked For Asylum Seekers In Newtown
Five people have been charged following a protest in Wicklow last night.
East Coast FM Host 13th Annual Coffee Morning To Raise Funds For Hospice And Cancer Services
The 13th annual East Coast FM Wicklow Wide Coffee Morning takes place around the county today.
Redeveloped Arboretum Garden And Retail Centre Opens In Kilquade
The newly renovated, state-of-the-art 2,400 m² garden centre will create 25 new jobs, in addition to the existing 25 employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.
Extension Approved For Gaelscoil In Arklow
Arklow’s Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir has received approval from the Department of Education for the replacement of two porta cabins in need of repair.
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
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