An Post staff to pay price but bosses net €800,000

THE board of directors of An Post received almost €800,000 in fees and bonuses last year.

The generous remuneration packages for the top executives was last night criticised by unions in light of the revelation that the company may lose €50m this year and will press to shed 1,500 jobs.

According to its latest annual report, An Post's 14-member board of directors shared a salary package worth €773,000, including bonuses and additional benefits last year.