In a strategic move to gain support from TDs outside of governmental parties, Ó Snódaigh pledged to gift a portion of his €255,000 salary back to the State, emphasizing the need for reform in how salaries are benchmarked in public service roles.
"Because they're benchmarked against public service, just seems obscene for that level, especially given we have a cost-of-living crisis, it's the wrong signal to be sent out there." Ó Snódaigh's comments highlight his concern regarding the militarization of public service salaries amidst economic struggles.
The contention of support within Fianna Fáil could potentially shift the power dynamics in this election for ceann comhairle, with various candidates from the party, including incumbent Seán Ó Fearghaíl, vying for the prominent role.
If elected, Verona Murphy could make history as the first female ceann comhairle, marking a significant milestone in the representation of women within the Irish political leadership.
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