One of the reasons there are so many landlords in Irish politics is that councillors pay is like 17k a year. That means the people who can conceivably do the job need to have an independent source of income and enough free time to still devote to local politics. As such, it’s a natural fit for landlords and here we are.
Below par wages for Irish politicians is the reason Charlie Haughey knyucked all that dough for his handmade silk shirts.
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One of the reasons there are so many landlords in Irish politics is that councillors pay is like 17k a year. That means the people who can conceivably do the job need to have an independent source of income and enough free time to still devote to local politics. As such, it’s a natural fit for landlords and here we are.
Below par wages for Irish politicians is the reason Charlie Haughey knyucked all that dough for his handmade silk shirts.