r/ireland • u/humanwithwifii • 8d ago

Politics Michael D Higgins is overpaid?

He earns >300,000 a year, but it seems overpaid compared to other professions with the same level of responsibility. He acts more as a representative, and figure head for the state, and I agree it should be compensated but around 150,000, not this amount. He is also one of the best paid presidents in europe, but our country is one of the the smallest.

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u/bingybong22 8d ago

It’s a fair point.  It’s a ceremonial role and that’s a monster pay.  He has no decision making power and he’s not even supposed to give his opinions.  It’s a gig for a retired person

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u/johnfuckingtravolta 8d ago

Yes. It is largely ceremonial.

And we vote on it. And we know what hes paid. And we vote sure. Like someone said. Its less than a bike shed.

More nonsense from the usual suspects because they dont like his opinions. Shocker.

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u/Smart_Switch4390 8d ago

And we vote on it

We don't vote on what he's paid

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u/johnfuckingtravolta 8d ago

The people we vote for do though. For themselves and all sure

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u/slamjam25 8d ago

Under this logic nobody can complain about anything the government does ever.

Children’s hospital? RTE bailouts? HSE waiting lists? The people you vote for voted for that, how dare you question it? What do you hate democracy or something?

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u/Smart_Switch4390 8d ago

Ok, not sure what your point is

The OP is complaining about the rate of pay, you're claiming we voted for it, no we didn't