Doherty ‘sure’ of O’Brien allegations

The opposition TD who claimed Denis O’Brien extended his IBRC loans after threatening legal action has insisted the allegation is accurate, and warned he will make more information public if necessary.

Speaking as the Dáil voted in favour of the commission of investigation terms of reference by 119 votes to 20, Sinn Féin finance spokes-person Pearse Doherty said he is “as sure as I can be” that his claims are “true and accurate”.

Despite Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Jobs Minister Richard Bruton saying the terms will allow for the investigation of his claims, the Donegal TD and other opposition politicians said this view is open to legal challenge.