Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The level of pay or recognition that AIB staff receive is a matter for the board of AIB rather than for the shareholder. Whether it is a bank or any other organisation, how the staff are paid is a matter for the board of the company. That said, I want to acknowledge that those who have worked in the front lines of our banks have played a really valuable role during this pandemic. Lots of customers were going through a harsh and difficult time, including those who were not as used to accessing digital payments as others. Those bank workers who kept branches working provided a very valuable service to their local communities.