Harney: Ministers' pay cuts possible
Health Minister Mary Harney said today she is not ruling out further cuts to ministerial pay in December's budget.
Minister Harney said everyone has a responsibility to play their part in the economic recovery process.
Last year the Taoiseach's salary was reduced by 11% while ministers' pay packages fell by 5.5%.
Minister Harney said she believes people in a leadership position have to lead by example.
"I don't think anything should be ruled out," she said. "Clearly we all have a responsbility to play our part.
"We have a long number of meetings scheduled to prepare this four-year plan and the budget for this year, and it will be the most challenging yet."
