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.
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Brian McDonagh has previously been charged with the production of a shotgun during a dispute, unlawful possession of a firearm, and the wilful obstruction of a sheriff, at the property.
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