Doherty claims Insurance companies are ripping off customers
A Donegal TD has raised concerns over the costs associated with settling motor insurance claims The cost of settling a motor insurance injury claim has risen by almost a fifth over the last 5 years. The average compensation pay-out for claims through litigation is now just over 46…
Doherty looks to tighten legislation on lobbying
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty will bring forward legislation in the coming days which if passed will give the Standards in Public Office Commission powers to investigate and sanction public officials who flout Section 22 of the Regulation of Lobbying Act. The act prohibits former ministers from being employed by…
Local TD calls for further mortgage breaks
A Donegal TD has called for Mortgage payment breaks to be extended for a second time. The measure, which was first introduced in March to help people who had lost their job or had a pay cut as a result of the pandemic, is due to expire later this…
Donegal TD welcomes new player in Mortgage market
A Donegal TD claims the interest rates being charged by a new entrant to the mortgage market proves that Irish customers have been ripped off for years. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is his party’s spokesman on finance, was commenting after Spanish-owned lender Avant Money began offering borrowers…
Doherty calls on EU to oppose British stance on Brexit
Sinn Fein says the British Government’s step on Brexit must be opposed in Ireland and the EU. The UK government has rejected demands to scrap draft legislation which undermines the withdrawal agreement. The EU’s threatening legal action if it is changed, although the British government claims reforms…
Concerns raised in relation to employment wage subsidy scheme
A Donegal TD says there are serious flaws in the governments new employment wage subsidy scheme will cost the taxpayer at least 2.25 billion euro between now and the end of March next year. The new scheme came into effect overnight, and replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme set…
Doherty & Taoiseach clash in the Dáil
A major row broke out in the Dáil yesterday afternoon between the Taoiseach and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty. The argument erupted as politicians salaries were being discussed. The Taoiseach was speaking about the importance of politicians and parties maintaining their financial independence. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Dail%20row%201%20web.wav However, Deputy…