An Coimisiún Pleanála’s Pay Problem | Dublin News

The government’s hunt for a new chair of An Coimisiún Pleanála hit a snag—paying just €20,520 a year, unchanged since 2010 and woefully below inflation-adjusted standards, no one was willing to take the job without giving up other lucrative roles. After months of failed attempts and one last-minute candidate backing out, they turned to Paul Reid, former HSE chief, who accepted a new salary of €40,000 (with a possible bump to €50,000) to lead the critical planning body. The episode underscores how vital it is to attract top talent to high-stakes roles—and how outdated pay scales can derail essential public service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/43f1c4ca18975379