How can the irish government have the cheek to raise taxes whilst paying themselves well over 100,000 a year?

Why cant they half their wages and employ a national government with the bare minimum of representatives. It would save millions. I think they could do this but dont actually give a toss about the people. Why does everyone have to be so greedy anyway?

They are proving themselves to be true politicians, thieving, lying, cheating, the list goes on.

It's the same in respect of most Governments, however Ireland now has seen a growing disparity between the rich and poor over the last decade, with the Government having adopted Thatcherite policies of low public spending and low tax policies for the wealthy.

http://lanekenworthy.net/2008/05/18/has-irelands-rising-tide-benefited-its-poor/

http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/spain/Articles/Ireland-A-Nation-Divided190108.aspx