Uisce Éireann gave its highest-paid executives five-figure bonus payments in 2024

Uisce Éireann chief executive Niall Gleeson said the bonus structure was necessary in order to recruit and retain staff. File pictrue

Water utility Uisce Éireann gave 47 of its best-paid employees an average of €21,575 in bonus payments for good performance in 2024.

The State-owned body said those in its highest salary band for senior executives — paid between €122,000 and €225,000 a year, had received between €6,606 and the €32,509 — the highest point paid — for performing their work satisfactorily over the 12 months.