Irish National Stud successfully argued 54pc pay rise to €170,000 for its CEOIt argued chief executives in thoroughbred industry are on salaries of up to €300,000Irish National Stud CEO Cathal Beale. Photo: Tony GavinAnne-Marie Walsh Today at 06:30The board of the Irish National Stud (INS) argued that CEOs in the thoroughbred sector earn up to €300,000 when it was proposing a 54pc pay rise for chief executive Cathal Beale.

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2026 15:34 UTC