PUBLIC SPENDING CUTBACKS

PADRAIC KEARNEY,

PADRAIC KEARNEY,

Sir, - This year, like many of my colleagues, I received an additional 3 per cent in my salary. This is called an "increase".

This year all commentators agree that Government expenditure will rise by at least 14 per cent. Many feel it will be much more. This is called a "cut" in expenditure.

Please, please, may I have a "cut" in my salary? - Yours, etc.,

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PADRAIC KEARNEY,

Bushypark Lawn,

Galway.