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07/12/2011
Hayes Accused Of 'L'Oreal Defence' Over 'Mega Wage'
A Fianna Fail minister has accused Fine Gael TD Brian Hayes of using the 'L'Oreal Denfence' to justify his €130k salary, maintaining the position that "he's worth it".
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins was responding to claims by Minister Brian Hayes that he did not enjoy a "mega salary" despite earning €130,000 per year.
Deputy Collins said that while being interviewed on RTÉ's Tonight with Vincent Browne show, Mr Hayes had dismissed criticism that those on lower incomes were paying a disproportionate cost in Budget 2012.
He accused Minister Hayes of displaying "breathtaking arrogance", adding that it was likely to have infuriated many people.
"Waving away the charge that he was enjoying a mega salary, he acknowledged that his basic salary was €130,000 but claimed to be sharing the pain because he had to pay VAT and he would see a cut in his child benefit."
“The Minister added further insult to those who had their disability allowance cut, had their fuel allowance cut, are having the Job Seekers Benefit cut or will be losing their job because of cuts in the Capital Expenditure budget by going out of his way to defend the Taoiseach’s special pleading for a €35,000 pay hike for a ministerial adviser.
"His only explanation for the high salaries appeared to be the ‘L’Oreal Defence’ – he an his colleagues enjoy high wages “because we’re worth it”.
(DW)
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins was responding to claims by Minister Brian Hayes that he did not enjoy a "mega salary" despite earning €130,000 per year.
Deputy Collins said that while being interviewed on RTÉ's Tonight with Vincent Browne show, Mr Hayes had dismissed criticism that those on lower incomes were paying a disproportionate cost in Budget 2012.
He accused Minister Hayes of displaying "breathtaking arrogance", adding that it was likely to have infuriated many people.
"Waving away the charge that he was enjoying a mega salary, he acknowledged that his basic salary was €130,000 but claimed to be sharing the pain because he had to pay VAT and he would see a cut in his child benefit."
“The Minister added further insult to those who had their disability allowance cut, had their fuel allowance cut, are having the Job Seekers Benefit cut or will be losing their job because of cuts in the Capital Expenditure budget by going out of his way to defend the Taoiseach’s special pleading for a €35,000 pay hike for a ministerial adviser.
"His only explanation for the high salaries appeared to be the ‘L’Oreal Defence’ – he an his colleagues enjoy high wages “because we’re worth it”.
(DW)
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