Market analysts have remained relatively upbeat over the prospects for ferry operator/freight business, Irish Continental Group (ICG) — which holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

IRISH Continental Group chief executive Eamonn Rothwell saw his pay sail 40% higher in 2007 after he pocketed a bonus of close to €1 million.

IRISH Continental Group’s management team, led by its chief executive, Eamon Rothwell, yesterday made a surprise €470 million offer to take the company private.

IRISH Continental Group chief executive, Eamonn Rothwell is one of the highest paid chief executives in Ireland, earning close to €700,000 last year.