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Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 20:48

PM explains Cachia Caruana's remuneration

Pay of €143,140 could be exceeded for his successor/s

The Prime Minister this evening explained the remuneration given to Richard Cachia Caruana as Malta's permanent representative to the European union and said that Malta could end up paying more when he is replaced.

Mr Cachia Caruana is expected to step down in the middle of this month after parliament approved a motion calling for his resignation.

His remuneration stands at €143,140.

Replying  to questions in Parliament by Labour MP Leo Brincat, Dr Gonzi regretted that this line of questioning appeared to be meant to add fuel to the ongoing campaign aimed at damaging Mr Cachia Caruana’s reputation.

In his view, he said, the Opposition was using Parliament in an obvious attempt to wage a campaign against an individual who has served his country with loyalty, professionalism and integrity for many years," Dr Gonzi said.

Explaining the context of Mr Cachia Caruana's remuneration, Dr Gonzi said the post of Permanent Representative of Malta to the EU could not be considered to be equivalent to that of Malta’s other ambassadors.  This post was neither the normal bilateral post nor the normal multilateral post (such as that of Permanent Representative to the United Nations).

The Permanent Representative to the European Union managed and coordinated all levels of interaction between Malta and the European Union institutions, from the routine daily processes to the most high-level discussions. 

For this reason, regardless of who occupied the post, the salary scale for this position was established at salary scale 1, whereas the normal salary scale for the post of ambassador was salary scale 3. 

Thus, Dr Gonzi said, it was misleading for the Opposition to try and place the post of Permanent Representative of Malta to the EU in the same category as that of other ambassadorial posts.

Furthermore, Mr Cachia Caruana held two posts from March 2004 onwards: that of Permanent Representative of Malta to the EU and that of adviser to the Prime Minister on EU Affairs. However he received a single package that covered both jobs.

Mr Cachia Caruana’s package was based on scale 1 of the Public Service salary scale structure plus an additional ten per cent.  This additional 10 per cent - a total amount of €3,818 per year - was not only due to the dual responsibilities that Mr Cachia Caruana held but was also granted in recognition of the fact that he was one of the most experienced individuals in government service, having been performing high-level functions continuously since 1998 and also before 1996. It was clear to everybody from the answer to the Parliamentary Question given on 19 April 2010 that Mr Cachia Caruana’s salary was of €42,337 per year, Dr Gonzi said.

He added, however, that as was the rule for all Maltese diplomats since 1984,  when serving overseas, such salaries were then converted into a global emoluments’ formula which reflected the costs attributed to serving in such countries.  This formula was based on the scales utilised by the United Nations in each of the countries of posting, although the Maltese Foreign Ministry reduced these UN scales by 10% across the board.

The Global Emoluments received by Mr Cachia Caruana were based on this established formula.

Turning to speculation about Mr Cachia Caruana’s housing, housekeeping and other support (driver), Dr Gonzi said the arrangements provided for Mr Cachia Caruana were identical to those provided to Malta’s ambassadors to the European Union in previous years. The housekeeper and drivers used by Cachia Caruana  were employed well before 2004 when Mr Cachia Caruana was appointed Permanent Representative to the European Union.

HIGHER COST OF REPLACEMENT

Dr Gonzi said that the decision still had to be taken as to whether Mr Cachia Caruana would be replaced by one individual who would continue to carry out his two jobs, or by two individuals, one of whom would replace him as Malta’s Permanent Representative to the European Union. 

"If he is replaced by one person, who purely for the sake of argument is his current Deputy at the Permanent Representation, then in line with the established Conditions of Service for diplomats posted overseas the total cost to the government of Mr Cachia Caruana’s replacement will actually rise from the total €143,140 paid to Mr Cachia Caruana (€42,337 plus €100,803 ) to more than €148,000 even though this officer’s classification will be that of Scale 1 rather than the classification held by Mr Cachia Caruana (Scale 1 plus 10%). 

(Pay conditions for diplomats vary according to their family's size)

"If, on the other hand, Mr Cachia Caruana is replaced by two people, with the post of Permanent Representative of Malta to the EU in Brussels being classified at Scale 1 (instead of Mr Cachia Caruana’s classification of Scale 1 plus 10%) and the Adviser to the Prime Minister post also being classified at Scale 1 (instead of Mr Cachia Caruana’s Scale 1 plus 10% classification), then the total cost to the government would rise by a further €35,000 per year when compared to the total remuneration package received by Mr Cachia Caruana."

Dr Gonzi said that Mr Cachia Caruana benefited from this package from March 23, 2009. Prior to that date, - from his appointment in 2004, his remuneration was based on salary scale 1 of the Public Service, which in 2009 amounted to €36,362. This resulted in a total package of €115,395

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m. borg (slm)

Jul 4th 2012, 12:57

Slurp! Slurp!

Eddy Privitera

Jul 5th 2012, 16:21

George Cutajar: WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY, SAY NOTHING !

George Cutajar

Jul 4th 2012, 13:10

That's your and Labour big mistake. You compare RCC's pay packet with those prevailing in Malta when in fact you should be comparing it with those prevailing in mainland Europe. But then again Labour could never and still does not accept the view that we are now firmly part of Europe whether you like it or not.

Eddy Privitera

Jul 5th 2012, 16:27

George Cutajar: Are we really " part of Europe" ? how is it that our wages are no like those in Europe ? How is it that our medicine prices ARE SO MUCH HIGHER THAN IN EUROPE ??. Why is it that such a tiny country as ours, has to take on a burden MUCH MUCH HIGHER than our other European countries , if we are part of the SAME EUROPE or EU ????

Lawrence Fenech

Jul 4th 2012, 11:43

Winston.

If RCC is so responsible why don't you employ him with that salary plus instead of with our taxes. Being ousted by parliament is no shame it is democracy.

Evarist Saliba

Jul 4th 2012, 12:48

@ Lawrence Fenech

I presume that you consider your contribution as very clever which entitles you to address other persons
using only their first name.

However, you miss the point that one employs people to work on their behalf only if one needs their services and not to save government, or the nation, taxes.

As for taking for granted that anything which parliament decides is necessarily democratic, you must have a very perverted view of what genuine democracy is all about. But then we have had ample examples of what an MLP parliament, resulting from a perverted electoral outcome, did in the name of democracy.

One advice given to government when Malta became independent was that "if you pay with peanuts, you are bound to have monkey business." Some comments lead me to believe that there are many persons who are fed on media peanuts.

Philip Bonello

Jul 4th 2012, 13:10

Tell this to the civil servants employed by the government.

Alex Buds

Jul 4th 2012, 13:35

You must be the only person in the universe thinking his salary is too low. Even the PM didn't go that far...

Joe Biden, US VP, makes about 10% more than this, for comparison purposes.

Lawrence Fenech

Jul 4th 2012, 11:44

George.
/Any execuse is an excuse as long as you pin it to the PL.

Mr Andrew Camilleri

Jul 4th 2012, 13:02

Envy and spite? Who do you think is paying all this money? Jaqaw you don't pay tax Mr Cutajar? I do and I want to know how it is being spent - whether correctly or on some consultant not worth a cent. Accountability and transparency are nice words to prout every so often but when it comes to the friends of GonziPN, then its 'envy and spite'.

A Cuschieri

Jul 4th 2012, 10:35

So that the people continue talking about the motion that led to RCC's resignation. It's all about marketing.

Meanwhile, postponing coming up with decent proposals for the country if elected in Government.

A Cuschieri

Jul 4th 2012, 10:33

I'm not the one complaining about the salary. I trust the current administration and believe that the salary is adequate for the role and the responsibilities it brings with it. I'm not 100% sure what the role entails, and therefore I cannot say whether the remuneration is adequate or not - which is why I made my statement.

However, I sincerely hope that if someone is stating that the salary is too high he/she knows what the role is.

About the PQs, yes every MP has the right to ask a PQ ... but I do have the right to have an opinion about the relevance of these PQs. Honestly, I don't think this PQ is very much relevant to the motion that was approved earlier (leading to RCC's resignation) - and I think this is just another 'marketing' way in which the PL wants the successful motion to remain on the news for as much as possible.

Imbghad nghidu li Gonzi qed jipprova jghaljena lin-nies. With these questions and motions, the PL is just postpoining having to make decent proposals of what they'll do if in Government. And don't tell me that they already did because they didn't - or were not substantiated enough.

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 10:49

Roberta, the GBP 160,000 figure is what the UK Permanent Representative used to earn when he was still Permanent Secretary.

The title of the Permanent Representative CANNOT be anything else but Permanent Representative to the European Union and he/she earns GBP175,000 as far as I know, not GBP 160,000. Roughly, that is a bit less than 80,000 more than what RCC earns.

Roberta Sciberras

Jul 4th 2012, 11:39

MsMcBeal, thank you for the update. That still doesn't make it three times as much now does it?

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 16:41

No, It does not make it three times as much, Roberta, but 80,000 Euros is still the hell of a lot more, apart from the fact that that his abilities and his very hard work are well worth each and every euro cent.

Franco Attard Trevisan

Jul 4th 2012, 09:58

true!

M Borg

Jul 4th 2012, 10:20

You now know what he was getting, maybe you can try to get his post.

Think of what your " total package " might be .

A. Mizzi

Jul 4th 2012, 09:13

So it's OK for the PN and not OK for the LP?


Do only the P.N. supporters pay taxes on this island from which such a very nice package is wrapped up?

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 09:31

Oh, so Mr Mizzi is actually irritated by the fact that the Permanent Representative was appointed by a PN government. Had it been the contrary it wouldn't have mattered one bit - ghax kieku kien ikun "wiehed minn taghna".

Amazing!

A. Mizzi

Jul 4th 2012, 11:02

@Ms. Mcbeal

Of course one gets irritated at such a PACKAGE and not only by Maltese standards!

If you are not aware Ms. Mcbeal, all appointees by the PN Government , and not only the Permanent Representative are all DIRECT APPOINTMENTS and not by public call even if it was pledged otherwise in the last PN Electoral manifesto!


off the record, are you a Maltese tax-paying National who does not expect return for taxes paid?

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:10

It should be remembered that RCC worked only 3 days in Brussels and 3 days in Malta.. His Salary covered 6 working days not 3 only in Brussels. I am sure all transport expenses such as air fair are were being paid by the Malta Government.
A permanent representative part time 3 days per week, paid for full week at Brussels. A cushy job.

Lawrence Fenech

Jul 4th 2012, 09:05

@Eddy.

Biex l'ewwel joqghod ifahhru kemm jiflah biex igibu qiesu mhux imhallas bizzejjed gabu qiesu qed jahdem bhal tnejn min nies.

Kevin Wain

Jul 4th 2012, 09:29

Mr. Privitera. It might be that in politics it takes time to decide what should be for public consumption and what shouldn't. Good politicians don't just throw information without thinking first. I'm pretty sure that J. Muscat would do the same as Gonzi did had he been in the same position, which could be possible in the future if he wins the next election and becomes prime minister. To add to this, there are a number of issues that are only appropriate for discussion in PQs. Had what Dr. Gonzi said been a top secret, I am pretty sure that he would have dragged his feet further.

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 10:32

Kevin : Lawrence Gonzi had no option since the details were going to be revealed anyway, so he would have been made to look a fool since the cat would have been out of the bag !

Mr Zeppi Borg

Jul 4th 2012, 09:04

Just to clarify your matter RCC earned 3 times more the average Salary.... because his annual salary was 42,337

Jay Oatmon

Jul 4th 2012, 08:07

The high salary is because this job is not something that most people can do - he is not driving a taxi or working in an office, this is a skilled job requiring excellent language skills, a high education and intellect, diplomacy, a 24/7 approach to work etc.
Comparisons are pointless - it is like comparing David Beckham's pay to a taxi drivers pay in the UK - these are completely different jobs with different requirements, and therefore different pay rates.

Peter Bonnici

Jul 4th 2012, 09:22

@ Jay Oatman. Socialists just don't get it.

Neil Zammit

Jul 4th 2012, 10:02

@Jay Oatmon - If he was payed less....like 100,000, still a lot of money, then use the rest of the 43,000 on something els like giving it to local councils - so they'll have something to spend on roads etc. - wouldn't everyone be happy?

We're not saying he should be paid 1,000euros a month but if we're going through some hard times, shouldn't people with a hell lot of money, that are getting paid by our taxes, give a little back to the people?

He's been there for more then 8 years - 43,000euros multiplied by 8 is 344,000euros...which Malta really needed

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:17

Remember that from his own information he only worked 3 days in Brussels and 3 days in Malta. What part of his salkary represented his work in Malta?

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:21

Jat Oatman RCC did not work 24/7 in Brussels but only 24/3 in Brussels and 24/4 in Malta. Thiswas declared by himself.His arduous work in Brussels did not need his presence 24/7 but less than half of it 24/3

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 08:04

Toni Borg: MEPs are paid by the EU not by Maltese taxpayers !

M Grima

Jul 4th 2012, 08:07

Mr. Borg you've got the whole perspective totally upside down. While RCC's remuneration is paid from our own hard earned taxes, that of Joseph Cuschieri is paid directly from the EU's budget for MEP's. That is the glarring difference!!!!

Colin Camilleri

Jul 4th 2012, 08:08

Mr. Cuschieri was elected democratically by the people and every 4/5 years he must be re-elected by the people again keep his post. besides that salary was transparent for all to see and take their chances in the election.

cant you tell the difference to RCC's job?

N Galea

Jul 4th 2012, 08:22

And dear Eddy, true MEPs are paid by the EU, and where does the EU get this money from?

T.F. Busuttil

Jul 4th 2012, 08:32

Mr Cuschieri was elected by the people. He has to employ staff, pay for his travilling, accomodation . RCC paid for nothing, he even used private jet when needed.

M. Zammit

Jul 4th 2012, 09:04

@ Eddie
And who contributes to the Eu funds? Perhaps the money comes from nowhere?

Hugh Morris

Jul 4th 2012, 09:05

It is very irresponsible to talk about a remuneration package without seeing what the package is paying for - the reason why Malta is not in such a sad state as Greece, Cyprus or Spain can be attributed squarely to the successful negotiations with EU to achieve what's best for Malta - that includes enabling easier access by foreign investors wishing to set up shop in Malta. And who do you think is responsible to channel such investment to Malta?

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 10:36

N. Galea: I agree, but when Malta pays its money to the EU , Malta cannot order the EU how to spend that money ! But when Malta gets money from the EU, it has to spend it ON PROPJECTS ETC..THAT MUST HAVE THE EU'S PERMISSION !!!!!!!!

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 10:38

M.Zammit, the same answer I gave to N.Galea, applies to you too .

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 07:19

The commentators below do not even have an idea how these things work, Mr Gouder. They repeat what they tell them and follow like sheep before first informing themselves. I bet they did not even read or understand what the PM explained during his speech.

I wonder what their reactions would be if they had to find out what RCC's counterparts earn per year - compared to them he probably earns peanuts.

Matthew Micallef

Jul 4th 2012, 07:35

Do you even know what democracy is? This is as democratic as it gets. The vote was taken in parliament where every MP 'has a right' to decide what he wants. Now if PN, hadn't been so stupid as to act so arrogantly with a single seat majority, then maybe they might have hung on to their backbenchers. If you're not ready for a gun fight, don't brag about having a bigger gun.

Hugh Morris

Jul 4th 2012, 08:35

Well said Adrian.
It is so obvious that all the people complaining (envious) about such a salary, are not capable enough to be offered such a remuneration themselves.
Lets say maybe a couple of people in Malta are actually capable of doing the job - will they be willing to sacrifice their life 100% for the job - that means no family to go back to and working 24hrs round the clock with one foot in malta and the other in brussels? If they would be will to do so, would they do it for any less remuneration?

Lawrence Fenech

Jul 4th 2012, 09:16

.@Matthew.

The enemy of your enemy is your friend.

Paul Smith

Jul 4th 2012, 07:18

Nixtieq nara l 'intelligenza' tieghek Massa, ghax nahseb aqta kemm johrog gherf kieku kellek issaqsi int!

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:28

Ma ninsewx li RCC kin jahdem tliet ijiem Brussels biss u tliet ijiem Malta. Milli jidher li fi Brussels mna kienx maqtul bix-xoghol.

B Grech

Jul 4th 2012, 07:51

"He would have earned three times as much if he would have done the same job in the private sector", really do you know of any vacancies ?

john muscat

Jul 4th 2012, 08:47

Then it is better for RCC to join a private sector if he will be paid three times as much!!! U hallina Sur Vassallo, x'ridukalagni!!

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:30

He would have worked only 3 days a week in the private sector and get 150 000 per annum? You are dreaming.

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:33

Gonzi ma qalx li RCC kien jahdem 3 granet Brussels u 3 granet Malta. Dan Qalu RCC stess meta kien qed iwiegeb lil-Kumitat li beda jivverifika x'ken ix-xoghol ta'RCC

Hugh Morris

Jul 4th 2012, 09:19

Colin,
Remuneration is paid depending on the knowledge of the individual, his contribution and value to the position and the number of people available to fit the job.
I do hope that, after all your nonsensical "factoids" you are at least one of the Maltese "hard working tax payers" and not like the Greeks - avoiding taxes to such an extent that the country went bankrupt - because Colin THAT's the real reason why Greece went bankrupt! I'd really like to know which magic the PL will be using to do a better job than the PN!
I notice that all your posts are so negative - Don't keep trying to push your doom and gloom on everyone else. Get a life!

Colin Camilleri

Jul 4th 2012, 09:49

@Hugh, you seem irritated by my post! I know I know, the truth hurts...

Hugh Morris

Jul 4th 2012, 11:16

@Colin: Is that your answer? Did you read my post at all or are you a few fries short of a Happy Meal? :)

Robert Agius

Jul 4th 2012, 10:16

Negotiations amongst friends is an easy task....amongst foes, at times it's close to impossible.

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:36

Who worked only 3 days a week in Brussels. So much for the hard work he had. During the other 3 days the emplyees didhis job.

Mary Pace

Jul 4th 2012, 09:40

Gladly!

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:38

I presume any capable professional can do in 6 days the work done by RCC in 3 days!

Mr Zeppi Borg

Jul 4th 2012, 09:14

Zomm naqa Sur Pace.... Hawn zgur min jaqla aktar min RCC imma self employed u ma jihu flus ta hadd...

RCC kellu paga hafna aktar mini kien misthoq wara kollox jien naf min ghandu hafna iktar skola minnhu u xorta ma ghandux din il paga.. L-argument tieghek ma jregiex u ma jamilx sens...

Min ghandu degree mal gvern jithol paga scale 9 jekk minniex sejjer zball u xorta mhux scale 1. Tid tifem li Malta hawn hafna nies bhalissa sejjrien hazin hafna u mhux talli hekk talli umbad jaraw il xi hadd bhall RCC f'xoghol permanenti jigifiri PAGA GARANTITA u plus li ghandu paga tajba hafna meta tikomperaha ma tal Maltin ingenerali.

RCC to be fair kellu xoghol ta responsabilta kbira izda kollox imhallas sa l inqas cafe' u inti bil paga li ghandek kuntent u ghandek kollox imhallas??

Fid dinja tid tkun saqajk ma l art u li hu hazin qatt ma tista tajdlu tajjeb, mar raguni memx forza!

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:41

You are forgetting that RCC worked only 3 days a week in his Brussels post. He said it not me.

Mr Zeppi Borg

Jul 4th 2012, 09:18

Please name 5 Things RCC done for Malta and no one is capable to perform similar...

The Position of RCC is not a matter of PL and PN....

Basta tparlaw u taqbzu ghal nies li fil verita kieku kienu mal PL kontu tajdu fuqhom....

PL to be fair needs to hatch same new people for the party since PL expired long time ago.

Mr Michael Debono

Jul 4th 2012, 12:44

Tinsiex li RCC kien jahdem 3 granet biss fil-gimgha dan stqarru hu stess quddiem i-kumitat li ghamillu l-interview. thliet ijiem l-ohra kien jigi Malta idejh fuq zaqqu, jiddeffes fejn mhux suppost jesaw.

Mr Zeppi Borg

Jul 4th 2012, 09:18

Well said.

Jeffrey Mallia

Jul 4th 2012, 08:14

Oh really ?? 143,000 yearly !! Which company is this ?? Airmalta maybe ??

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 08:51

Henry A. Grima: Staqsih kemm hallasna - €66-68 miljuni fis-sena, € 72 miljuni fis-sena biex indahhlu u nimplimentaw ir-regoli tal-UE, MIJIET ( tal-inqas s'issa €700 miljun) ta' miljuni biex inslvaw il-banek barranin. U ma nafux kemm aktar irridu niggarantixxu il-quddiem ! GHODDHOM ISSA SUR FENECH u ara mornix minn fuq jew minn taht b'dan il-bravu ???!!!!!

Eddy Privitera

Jul 4th 2012, 08:53

Joseph Camilleri: Just you wait and see !

A Cuschieri

Jul 4th 2012, 09:39

wait for what Eddy?

A decent proposal outlining how the PL will improve our lives if in Government?

Joe Fenech

Jul 3rd 2012, 23:53

I heard it will be a mussels and beer meal in a humble Brussels bistro!

Peter Bonnici

Jul 4th 2012, 00:03

Who are you to decide who is worth what?
I bet you're under impression that his was a 9 to 5 job, with half days in the summer.
The post is vacant now, so why not apply? You seem to know what it takes.

Peter Seebohm

Jul 4th 2012, 01:59

Dear Colin

you have some wrong numbers.

A German minister may earn about 10000 per month, x 14 times paid per year


But then there are a few small benefits.

4 years in German parlament gives you a pension of x thousands, means 4 years and your pension is much higher than a "normal" worker gets for 40 years work.

As an ex minister you will get pension for being a member of the parlament, pension for being a minister, pensions for being involved in this and that.

AND if you loose the vote or the job as minister.... x 100ks compensation to get a new job

Thx to the so called CHRISTIAN democratic union

Colin Camilleri

Jul 4th 2012, 07:48

@Peter, my numbers are not wrong. You confirmed them. Ministers' job at 10,000 euro per month x 14 makes 140,000 euros a year. That is less than what RCC earns!

You mention perks after the ministers leave.... this one is getting perks while he is there.... i.e. another 170,000 euros on top for a maid, a driver and a luxury apartment in Brussels.... do the German ministers have this too.

What about taxes? How much taxes does RCC pay? How much taxes do German ministers pay?

One more thing, we do not know the golden hand shake to RCC as yet...

and thanks to who??? well Christian Democrat Union in Germany are the equivalent to the PN in Malta...

hope it helps clarifying to the "common people"

Colin Camilleri

Jul 4th 2012, 08:01

@Peter Bonnici... Who am I to question what is worth or not? Are you out of your mind? I am a regular tax payer like many others (shall I include you too??) whose money is used to pay the likes of RCC. Yes, I have every right to air my disgust how my taxes, my money is being spent.

On one side GonziPN is harping tightening of belts, on the other money is being splashed out on consultants and whatever "golden jobs" that make my stomach revolts.

Why I don't apply for the vacancy? Why should I? I am happily employed in the private sector. I do not need the sympathy or the help of this government to get a job. But not thanks to GonziPN!

Btw, I advise you get some lessons in democracy and freedom of speech. I have every right to question and show my disdain since it is my money that goes into these people's coffers. If RCC and his likes are employed for x3 as much on the private sector, good luck to them and well done... but when other valuable people and public sector professionals are not earning anywhere near one fifth what other EU counterparts earn and then we hear that RCC is allegedly earning more than a German minister or even PM... this is beyond many's comprehension.

Joseph Arpa

Jul 3rd 2012, 22:59

Not as bad as you look Claudia with this stupid remark!!!! While ministers across europe are cutting back or freezing their wages we splash out cash like we own the oil fields of Saudia Arabia. Oh but not for everybody......some are more equal than others!!

Alfred Cassar

Jul 4th 2012, 01:56

Then he must surely contribute more than the PM himself?

Alex Buds

Jul 4th 2012, 03:05

Are you serious Ms Spiteri?

S Vella

Jul 4th 2012, 07:04

Int bis serjaeta jew?

WELL DONE LEO!! WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WERE OUR TAXES ARE GOING.

S Scerri

Jul 4th 2012, 07:08

Yes he deserves more than that Ms. Spiteri as he also works for the PN which makes it a bigger package. In fact it was from where it all started, a natural progression in this country if you work in and for the party. PQ's are making the Government look bad as there is no clear distiction between party and Government !

Mr Joe Micallef

Jul 4th 2012, 07:47

Vella mela bis serjeta! alternatively you pay peanuts and you get the Leo's of this world.

S Vella

Jul 4th 2012, 13:01

@ Joe Micallef
I pay peanuts? when we have amongst the highest rates of Water and Electricity rates! and amongst the highest rates of Tax compared to the rest of the EU countries and considering our wages...? No wonder the PM did not want to answer to this Leo question!

Jessica Smith

Jul 3rd 2012, 23:54

The Prime Minister and Ministers are not paid peanuts with two salaries, but we still got monkeys.

Tim Vella

Jul 4th 2012, 06:46

So, are we all monkeys then?

S Vella

Jul 4th 2012, 07:07

Mela ghandna monkeys f'dan il-pajjiz ghax ghac-cittadin Peanuts ghandu l-Gvern u issa taht GonziPN smajna ghal ewwel darba bix xoghol prekarju!!
ISTHU!!

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 07:12

Is it? I hope you were not expecting that a Permanent Representative should be earning some 20,000 a year, Jessica Smith!

I can't wait to know how much the Permanent Representative to the EU, appointed by our future PL government, is going to get.

Imbasta nirrepetu li jghidulna, bhal pappagalli.

Jessica Smith

Jul 4th 2012, 13:41

Ms Rudi Mcbeal Dak int qed tirrepeti dak li qal Dr GonziPN bviex tiddefendih u tiddefendi lill-RCC.
Imisskom tisthu b'dawk is-salarju meta l-bqija tal-poplu jinghtaa mizerja.
Mhux ta' b'xejn li l-Parlament il-gdid hemm min sejjahlu rig taz-zejt forsi l-PM isib is zejt ghax lanqas zejn f'wiccu ma baqghalu.

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 20:25

Calm down, Jessica Smith.

Why are you getting hysterical, dear? Cheer up - very soon your favorite party and leader will be in government and we shall live happy ever after.

Reuben D. Spiteri

Jul 3rd 2012, 22:34

Just because he was forced to resign doesn't mean he was banned from the party. I'm sure his opinions still carry immense weight on the PN table.

Lawrence Fenech

Jul 4th 2012, 04:16

@Reuben.

RCC carries immense weight on the maltese taxes from where he is paid this fantasy salary. Prosit Leo without his parliamentary question this salary and trimings would still be a mystery to the maltese.Maybe Gonzi can explain how he come to give a cost of living of 1 euro 16 cents to us mortals.

B Ellul

Jul 4th 2012, 07:45

@Lawrence . bla bla bla.... now when JM is in gov he will appoint you to represent Malta and will pay you with peanuts, tajjeb?

Mr Joe Micallef

Jul 3rd 2012, 21:44

You envious moron!

Ms Rudi Mcbeal

Jul 4th 2012, 07:34

Oh, Mr Laiviera wants us to believe that he is surprised.

Don't tell me that you do not have an idea as to how diplomats are paid, Mr Laiviera, because I for one do not believe you. I believe that you are pretending to be surprised simply to impress those who are less knowledgable about the matter.

Brian Joe Attard

Jul 3rd 2012, 21:36

Lest li l-gvern jaghtik dik il-paga u tmur taghmel xogholu? Jekk taf fejn jibda u jispicca ix-xoghol li kien jaghmel. Nippreferi nhallas it-taxxa ghal min jaghmel xogholu, milli ghal min jippancja fit-8.00 u jkun id-dar jew il-part time job fid-9.00

J. Debono

Jul 3rd 2012, 21:39

Kumment infantili u bla sens.

Jekk int kapaci daqsu, applika ghal job int, u tkun fis-sakra int ukoll.

Jekk mintix kapaci daqsu ghalaq halqek u tindahalx.

Joe Felice-Pace

Jul 3rd 2012, 22:09

Sur Bugeja, kieku RCC kien jaħdem mal-privat kien jaqla' d-doppju u t-triplu.

Joseph E Briffa

Jul 3rd 2012, 22:29

Ara kemm ihallas taxxa RCC trid tghid Charles......Dan il bniedem kien qed jahdem prattikament ghal zbiba meta tikkompara ma' kemm jithallsu l-MEPs.

m farrugia

Jul 3rd 2012, 22:32

u inti tahseb li meta jilhaq muscat mhux l-istess paga ha jkollu dan ir raprezentant, imma flok imur cikku imur peppi. Nisperaw biss li peppi ta l-anqas ikun kapaci daqs cikku, ghax milli rajna s'issa ma tantx jider li hemm xi stilel mal pl f'dak li ghandu x'jaqsam ma l-eu affairs

pat muscat

Jul 3rd 2012, 23:14

U allura ,' il-footsoldiers' li jibblogjaw minn fil-ghodu sa fil-ghaxija ma jiehdu xejn? Ferhanin bil-frak li jaqa minn fuq il-mejda? Mhux ta b'xejn li il-paga , il-bonus, il-perks, is-seftura, id-driver riduhom sigriet ta l-istat!
Inkun ferhan li industrijalist, trades man, kuntrattur,operatur ekonomiku, professjonist tajjeb li jahdem ghal rasu jaqla 143,000 u aktar, ghax b'higtu: imma 'political appointee' jilhaq imhabba il-konnessjonijiet politici tighu u xejn aktar! Altru milli m'hawnx bhalu!

Johnny Xerri

Jul 3rd 2012, 23:14

Brain Joe Attard,

Biex tamel xogholu ma tridx tkun xi guru...jekk niftakar sew inegozja suppost favur il kaccaturi u nafu x'hadu...inegozja f'isem il bdiewa u nafu x'hadu...tghid ma gabx pakket tajjeb daqs il pollaki u tal east.

L ingiltera weheda ghanda 2000 deroga...u RCC kisser u farak negozjati fuq deroga wahda.





Joseph E Briffa,

Miskin ma tridx tejd li jekk ihalass taxxa fuq €140K tibqa bi zbiba...mela min jaqla €20K biex jibqa...bir riha taz zbiba?

Martri jonqos tidikjarawh...misin

L Zammit

Jul 3rd 2012, 23:43

Hlief odju ta' klassi ma tohorgux! Tal PL imissihom jissuggerulu lill xi hadd lill Dr Gonzi kapaci daqs RCC u b'salarju inqas ha naraw x'pampaluni huma dawn in-nies.

S Vella

Jul 4th 2012, 07:14

Proset Charles....ilqat il musmar fuq rasu, la kien hawn min qomos!
Taf kemm hawn mal-privat li ghandhom id-doppju tal-paga tieghu hux.....!!
Dik renumeration tinsiex! apparti l-car,flights, il mobile, l-internet, ikliet, logging u min jaf kemm il fringe benefit iehor!

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