Former Taoisigh Brian Cowen and Bertie Ahern are in line for an increase to their six-figure pensions.
They currently get around €134,000 per year.
But a report in today's Sunday Times says that under a sideline deal to the Landsdowne Road agreement, their pensions will rise to just under €136,000
Columnist Collette Browne says most people will find it hard to take:
