Thu Sep 12 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## TDs and Senators to Receive Salary Increase on Budget Day
Dublin – Irish TDs and senators are set to receive a salary increase of over €1,000 per year, following a 1% pay hike for public servants and politicians agreed upon in a recent pay deal.
This will bring the basic annual salary for a TD to over €113,000, up from €112,553. The increase will take effect on Budget Day, which is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The pay rise is part of a broader agreement aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis in Ireland. While the increase has been welcomed by some, others have criticized it as an unnecessary expense, particularly given the ongoing economic pressures facing many households.
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