The new chief executive for the MetroLink underground project, Sean Sweeney, requested the removal of a probationary period from his €550,000-per-year contract, emphasizing the upheaval for him and his family in relocating from New Zealand to Ireland for the role.
Sweeney also expressed dissatisfaction with a 'layoff clause' in his contract which stated that it could be activated if the underground rail project was stalled or suspended, indicating that such a provision was unacceptable for someone in his senior position.
During contract negotiations, Mr. Sweeney asked if he could receive a car allowance instead of using an electric vehicle, as well as the possibility to opt out of the public service pension scheme for an additional payment on top of his salary.
The lucrative contract for Sweeney, which includes private health insurance for his family and up to €30,000 in relocation expenses, was agreed upon after concerns were raised that failing to secure the right candidate would significantly increase the project's risk profile.
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