Saturday 23 March, 2019
So…the people we trust to run our economy, who are doing quite well, also have a good track record when it comes to investments. That’s fine with me and so much better than the alternative.
It turns out Labour and Sinn Féin don’t have much…
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THIS WEEK, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that the proposed directly-elected mayors for Cork, Limerick and Waterford will be paid €130,000.
The public will be asked to vote on whether they approve of the idea of directly-elected mayors in a plebiscite, due to happen on the same day as the local and European elections on 24 May.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has defended the €130,000 salary, insisting that amount of money is required to attract the right candidates.
“The salary is at that rate because it needs to be. This will be a serious, full-time job that will require a lot of energy, a lot of drive, 14-hour days,” Coveney told The Irish Examiner yesterday.
We want to know what you think? Is it the right amount, or is it just too much money?
Poll: Is the €130,000 salary proposed for directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford fair?
Poll Results:
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