The appointment of Brendan McDonagh as the 'housing tsar,' intended to remove blockages in housing development, faces backlash due to his proposed €430,000 salary. Initially considered the 'preferred candidate,' McDonagh's role is now uncertain as Fine Gael ministers express concerns about transparency and high remuneration. Rather than directly managed by the Department of Housing, salary discussions are under the National Treasury Management Agency's purview, complicating matters further as there is no formal agreement regarding terms and conditions yet.
Government figures have said there is 'no conclusion on terms and conditions of the individual' amidst ongoing discussions about the salary for the housing tsar role.
Fine Gael ministers have questioned the 'huge amount of political capital' the role costs and whether it will effectively contribute to resolving the housing crisis.
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