Gabija Gataveckaite

1 week ago | independent.ie | Gabija Gataveckaite

RTÉ warned the Government of potential staff revolt if they were offered redundancy deals similar to HSERTÉ’s redundancies are, for the first time, capped at €300,000 and senior management are not allowed to apply. Photo: Gareth ChaneyRTÉ warned the Government that any redundancy scheme for its staff should not be on a par with that offered by the Health Service Executive, amid claims that lower-paid redundancies could prompt industrial action by staff.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Gabija Gataveckaite

Both Fianna Fáil and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have taken a hit in their rankings, after the potential appointment of Nama chief Brendan McDonagh as the Government’s ‘housing tsar’ fell through after it was disclosed he would retain his salary in the region of €430,000. Fianna Fáil is down two points at 23pc and the Taoiseach’s own personal ranking is down three points to 46pc.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Fionnan Sheahan |Gabija Gataveckaite |Senan Molony

Earlier today a cut to the €430,000 salary of the proposed Government's mooted “housing tsar” was on the table as a compromise to get the controversial appointment across the line. Nama boss Brendan McDonagh was the “preferred candidate” for the job of removing blockages to the building of houses. But his €430,000 salary has become a major sticking point. The Government’s Cabinet sub-committee on housing will discuss the role this afternoon.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Fionnan Sheahan |Gabija Gataveckaite |Senan Molony

Nama boss Brendan McDonagh is the “preferred candidate” for the job of removing blockages to the building of houses. But his €430,000 salary has become a major sticking point. The Government’s Cabinet sub-committee on housing will discuss the role this afternoon. It was previously expected that Mr McDonagh’s name would be formally put forward by Housing Minister James Browne, of Fianna Fáil. It is unclear whether this is still the case.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Fionnan Sheahan |Gabija Gataveckaite |Senan Molony

Nama boss Brendan McDonagh is the “preferred candidate” for the job of removing blockages to the building of houses. But his €430,000 salary has become a major sticking point. The Government’s Cabinet sub-committee on housing will this afternoon discuss the role. It was previously expected Mr McDonagh’s name will be formally put forward by Housing Minister James Browne of Fianna Fáil. It is unclear whether this is still the case.