Former American Ireland Fund boss paid $645k for five months' work

Total package includes a severance payout of $275,004 to Mr Cronin

Killarney man David Cronin stepped down from his role as chief executive and president of the AIF in May of last year. File Picture

The Kerry-born former boss of philanthropic organisation The American Ireland Fund (AIF) was paid $645,107 (€569,661) for five months of work last year.

Killarney man David Cronin stepped down from his role as chief executive and president of the AIF in May of last year after less than 12 months in the prestigious post.