爱尔兰领导人因最高公共执行官加薪问题与工人的工资问题发生冲突。 Ireland’s leaders clash over top public execs’ pay hikes amid worker wage concerns.

2026年1月, 爱尔兰的Taoiseach Micheál Martin和新芬党领袖Mary Lou McDonald就半州机构高层执行官的涨薪提议发生冲突, 包括爱尔兰铁路总长最高75 000欧元。 In January 2026, Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over proposed pay hikes for top executives at semi-state bodies, including up to €75,000 for the Irish Rail chief. McDonald谴责这一增长,指出许多工人收入低于45 000欧元,得不到工资或税收减免,称他们与普通公民脱节。 McDonald condemned the increases, noting many workers earn under €45,000 and received no pay or tax relief, calling the moves out of touch with ordinary citizens. Martin为这些决定辩护,指出这些决定是由一个独立机构作出的,以应对重要公共服务部门的招聘挑战。 Martin defended the decisions, stating they were made by an independent body to address recruitment challenges in vital public services. 他强调,就业人数超过280万,实际工资增长3%,保健、教育和残疾服务支出增加,以及生活费用支助,如免费学校膳食和书籍。 He highlighted record employment over 2.8 million, 3% real wage growth, and increased spending on health, education, and disability services, along with cost-of-living supports like free school meals and books.