Keith Irving is not running in the next provincial election but he thinks those who win their seats deserve a raise, an increase in their housing allowance and more money for their office budgets. 

The Liberal MLA for Kings South said the continuation of a long-standing pay freeze could affect who is able to run for office.

"MLAs have not had a salary increase in 13 years," Irving said last week during a 10-minute speech on the topic on the floor of the Nova Scotia legislature.

MLAs are paid $89,2…