Jonathan Hill, the CEO of FAI, has received a 22% pay rise since becoming CEO in October 2020. This increase comes as he apologizes for receiving extra payments in lieu of holidays not taken. The FAI staff also received an average rise of 12% in the same period.
Jonathan Hill ’s salary increased from €211,000 to €258,000 while he reiterated his unreserved apology for receipt of extra payments in lieu of holidays not taken. Since becoming CEO in October 2020, Hill has received a 22 per cent pay rise . The 240-strong FAI staff got an average rise of 12 per cent in the same period.
Past and future annual increases are in line with the pay structure of secretaries generals in government departments, he informed the media at Leinster House on Wednesday afternoon. “That’s what my contract says,” said Hill after politicians were finished examining FAI governance. “It has to be approved by the board and discussed by the board. It’s exactly what my contract says, yes. “That was not something I asked for, it was something that was offered as part of the contract negotiation, as part of the memorandum of understanding
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