A Fine Gael TD who has returned half his salary to the public purse has urged other deputies to make a financial contribution.
Brendan Griffin said such a move would help restore people's faith in politics.
He added that many people in the Dáil have said TDs' pay should be cut, but they have refused to take a voluntary wage reduction.
The new Kerry South TD gifted €47,000 to the Exchequer leaving him with a salary of just over €46,000.
Another TD who promised to take a 50% pay cut during the election campaign said he is still working with an accountant to set up a charity fund.
Independent TD Luke 'Ming' Flanagan said some of the fund money would go towards building a roof over Castlerea swimming pool in his constituency.
