‘Politicians aren’t motivated by big salaries’: Leo Varadkar on Michael O’Leary’s call to pay ministers €1m a yearIf there are two commandments in Irish politics – get thyself elected and mind thy seat – there might be room for another about boosting thy salary. But do government wages in this country need an overhaul? Earnings of politicians from Ireland and around the world. Graphic: Gabriel BrutonKim Bielenberg Today at 06:30Irish politicians could be forgiven for a touch of envy as they look at the salary of the prime minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong.

Source: Irish Independent January 16, 2026 05:39 UTC