asked the Minister for the Public Service if any new mandate has as yet been given to the Devlin Review Body concerning a further review of the levels of remuneration of higher civil servants, executives of State-sponsored bodies, the judiciary, Government officeholders, and members of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

: It is intended to make a further general reference to the Review Body. Preparation of the matter is nearing completion and a statement will be issued in due course.