Cut to 430k salary of Government's 'housing tsar' proposed to get appointment across the line
Briefly

The ongoing debate in the Irish Cabinet has intensified regarding the appointment of a housing tsar, with Brendan McDonagh nominated but facing backlash over his €430,000 salary. The situation has become contentious as Fine Gael ministers express doubts about the transparency of the process and question whether such a high salary is justified in addressing the housing crisis. Current government statements indicate that the terms of McDonagh's employment are not finalized, complicating the expected formal announcement of his appointment.
The salary package for the housing tsar position remains in limbo, with disagreements among coalition parties over the proposed €430,000 salary for Brendan McDonagh.
Cabinet discussions indicate Fine Gael's objections to the transparency of the appointment process, claiming the proposed salary for the role is excessively high.
Read at Irish Independent
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