Boss not to blame for bonuses, says Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said Irish Water staff should not get bonuses for under-performing but has absolved the company’s boss from any responsibility for the pay awards.

His comments came as ministers overseeing the semi-state company were summoned before the Government’s Economic Management Committee yesterday to answer questions about Irish Water.

Mr Kenny pledged yesterday that the Government and the company overseeing water charges would make improvements.