Northern Ireland's MLAs have received a pay bump following their return to Stormont at the beginning of April. Members had their pay cut during the period that Stormont wasn't sitting, but this has now risen as they return to full service. The pay increase has led to accusations of being out of touch with the public.
Northern Ireland 's MLAs have received a pay bump following their return to Stormont at the beginning of April - leading to accusations from BelfastLive readers that their elected rep's "live in the clouds".
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly will now receive £124,500, Executive Ministers and the Assembly Speaker will receive £90,500 and committee chairs £64,500. Aldayve feels the same way: "Reminds me of a Dire Straits song... Money For Nothing. What do they do, they just sat with their feet up for a couple of years there & still got paid. Wish I could do that..."
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