Greyhound Racing Ireland pleaded for a €27,000 hike in pay for its new chief executive along with the provision of a company car.
GRI said the existing €132,920 salary for the role had not been reviewed in many years and was “no longer reflective” of the remuneration packages for senior management positions in the public or private sector.
In an appeal to Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, the organisation said the chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland was being paid €190,000 per year with a car and pension.
However, the board of GRI said they would be happy with a €160,000 salary for their new boss, a position that is expected to be filled in the coming months.
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