The appointment of Brendan McDonagh as the 'housing tsar' has hit a snag due to his proposed salary of €430,000, leading to internal disputes within the Cabinet. While he was the preferred candidate to address housing blockages, Fine Gael ministers contest the transparency and appropriateness of the salary, arguing it sets a high political cost for little expected change in housing policy. The Cabinet sub-committee will examine the situation further, emphasizing that agreement on salary terms is still pending and the decision rests with the NTMA, not the Department of Housing.
The proposed salary of €430,000 for the housing tsar position has faced backlash from Fine Gael ministers, who argue that it lacks transparency and is excessively high.
The ongoing turmoil surrounding the housing tsar appointment reflects deeper issues in government strategy, with officials stating that no agreement on the salary terms has yet been reached.
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