"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. 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 getting elected and retaining a seat, with salary considerations also present. The prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, has earned €1.47m annually since April 2024. That figure is almost six times the annual pay of Micheál Martin at €251,000. The scale of the pay gap provokes comparisons and raises questions about whether government wages in Ireland require an overhaul. The contrast between remunerations abroad and at home feeds perceptions of envy and fuels debate over competitiveness, recruitment, and fairness in public office compensation.
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