29 Irish Water employees to earn over €100k a year

The controversy over the set-up costs of Irish Water is set to intensify after it was revealed that 29 employees at the State-owned utility earn over €100,000 a year and all 309 staff could earn bonuses from 2.5% to 15% of their annual salaries.

Figures released last night show that, despite Government assurances there would be no return to the days of Celtic Tiger bonuses, 94 staff at Irish Water could earn future performance related bonuses of between 14% and 15%.

The figures reveal the true extent of the bonus culture at Irish Water, and will pile more pressure on boss John Tierney, who is already under fire for spending €50m on consultants.