Taoiseach calls on all semi-state bosses to give up bonuses

THE Dublin Airport Authority and Bord Gáis paid out about €4 million in bonuses last year, it has emerged.

According to RTÉ, about 270 people were paid an average of €7,240 at Bord Gáis, while a total of €2.1 million was paid to 400 people at the DAA.

It emerged as Taoiseach Enda Kenny demanded that semi-state company bosses voluntarily give up lucrative work-related bonuses that are drawn down from the public purse.