Appleby deal is a one-off, says Howlin

The Government insists there will be no other special arrangements put in place to hold onto senior public servants after striking a retirement deal with the director of corporate enforcement.

Paul Appleby — who is overseeing the State inquiry into Anglo Irish Bank — deferred his retirement until August but will not be subject to lower pensions that come into effect for those who retire from March.

Details of the deal were being finalised last night between officials from the Departments of Enterprise and of Public Expenditure.