Bankers get 10 extra days paid leave for marriage

OFFICIALS at three bailed-out banks receive up to 10 extra paid days leave to get married — higher than anywhere in the civil service.

Details, confirmed after the Irish Examiner revealed all teachers are entitled to take seven consecutive days extra paid leave for their weddings, show employees at Anglo Irish Bank, AIB and Bank of Ireland also receive the benefit.

Staff at BoI are entitled to 10 days extra paid leave, regardless of their position or contracted holidays.