"If there are two commandments in Irish politics - get thyself elected and mind thy seat - there might be room for another about boosting thy salary. But do government wages in this country need an overhaul? Irish politicians could be forgiven for a touch of envy as they look at the salary of the prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong."
"Irish politicians could be forgiven for a touch of envy as they look at the salary of the prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong. Wong, who has served in the top job since April 2024, gets by on an annual income of €1.47m - almost six times as much as Micheál Martin, who has to make do with €251,000."
Irish political culture prioritizes winning and keeping seats and also considers whether government wages require revision. Comparisons with international counterparts raise questions about pay competitiveness. Lawrence Wong has served as prime minister of Singapore since April 2024 and receives an annual income of €1.47m. Micheál Martin receives €251,000 annually. The Singapore prime minister's salary equals almost six times the Irish figure. The wage gap prompts consideration of potential reforms to align Irish ministerial pay with international standards and to address perceptions of relative underpayment among senior politicians.
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