Appleby’s bid to boost his pension entitlement

Director of Corporate Enforcement Paul Appleby attempted to boost his State pension by requesting that it take into account a period he worked in Ryanair in the late 1980s.

The man leading the Anglo investigation announced his intention to retire last month but later agreed to stay on for a further six months until a replacement is found.

The Government agreed to allow him avail of the conditions for public servants who retired by February, which entitles him to €73,000 a year pension and €225,000 lump sum.