€31,000 pay rise for IFA top man

IFA said salary review, which included president and deputy president's salaries, marked first pay rise for positions in six years

IFA director-general Damian McDonald had his salary increased from €185,000 to €215,998. 

The Irish Farmers Association has increased the salary of its highest-ranking official by almost €31,000.

The association decided this week to extend the contract of its current director-general Damian McDonald, topping up his salary to €215,998 from €185,000.