Four senior officials at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received total remuneration exceeding £100,000 in 2024-25.

Chief executive Alison McCullagh earned a base salary of £132,500, with total pay including pension contributions at £157,675. This compares to her previous base salary of £127,500 and total of £154,225.

Director of Community and Wellbeing John Boyle and Director of Environment and Place John News each received a base salary of £97,500 and total remuneration of £116,025.

Director of Corporate Services and Governance Jill Cush had a base salary of £92,500 and total pay of £110,075.

An FODC spokesperson stated that all council employee pay, including for the chief executive and directors, follows nationally agreed structures. The spokesperson added that salaries match the duties and responsibilities of each role, covering all required hours for senior positions.

John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, noted that residents can assess the number of local officials on high pay packages and determine value for money.

Across Northern Ireland, 59 local council employees reached at least £100,000 in total remuneration for 2024-25, up eight from the prior year.