84 Deputy Brian Lenihan asked the Minister for Finance the assistance that will be rendered and the participation that will take place by him or his officials in the EU-International Monetary Fund reverse benchmarking exercise to reduce public sector pay. [8799/11]

The EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland does not include a reverse benchmarking exercise to reduce public sector pay. No proposal for such an exercise has been made and accordingly the participation or assistance of my officials does not arise.