Salaries for top executives continuing to rise

Salaries for Ireland's top executives are continuing to rise, according to a new survey by Irishjobs.ie.

The company behind the recruitment website says a partner in a tax firm can now earn almost €250,000-a-year.

IT directors, meanwhile, are earning as much as €150,000, while sales directors earn€120,000 and salaries for newly qualified solicitors now stand at €68,000.