Ordinary taxpayers paying for ‘gold plated’ pensions according to Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says ordinary taxpayers who may not have pensions themselves are helping to pay for so-called ‘gold-plated’ pensions and pay-offs for retiring public servants. Last year, the number receiving lump-sum pay-offs over €200,000 jumped by 3% to more than 900. Lump sums below €200,000 are tax free. Figures…