Public interest bank directors paid €1m

Public interest directors on the boards of bailed-out banks have earned over €1m since being appointed but have never met or communicated with the finance minister about their roles.

Government TDs have told the Irish Examiner the directors should be made more accountable, do more for the public good, or even be replaced.

Their comments come as the directors look set to be hauled before the Oireachtas finance committee about their roles.