It will cost nearly 161 million euro to run the Dáil and Seanad next year.
This is a 15 per cent increase on 2021, according to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission.
In total, 160 TDs will get 16.8 million euro in basic salaries in 2022 - and 60 senators will get nearly 4.5 million.
People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy, says the figures are too high. He wants to see T.D.s paid an average industrial wage, to experience the real impact of Government decisions.
Three Wicklow SPAR Stores Receive Top Retail Excellence Awards
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Councillor Hails Major Step Forward Towards Securing Revamped Coast Guard Station In Greystones
A proposed redevelopment of Greystones Coast Guard Station would enable effective emergency responses with better facilities for rescue vehicles and boats.
Local TD Expresses Shock And Sympathy As Rathdrum Is Shellshocked By Workplace Death
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Pilot Single Application System for Post-Primary Schools in Greystones
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LPT Reforms Will Boost Wicklow County Council Funds By €4.5 Million
Local property tax will be funneled into locally projects and services.
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