Pat Smith earned €3.4m over 7 years, but IFA chiefs’ pay ‘in line’ with civil service

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

Elaine Loughlin

Former IFA presidents all got six-figure payments in recent years, with Padraig Walshe receiving €181,250 — including a €6,250 car equivalent — in 2009.

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