‘Begg is the man for the pensions job’, says Independent Alliance chairman Feargal Quinn

Independent Alliance chairman Feargal Quinn has praised the decision to appoint David Begg to the pensions authority, despite his group declaring the move was a “crony” appointment.

Mr Quinn told the Irish Examiner that Mr Begg was a very impressive person, would do great work, and was “the man for the job”.

The surprise comments from the businessman come after the Independent Alliance brought a motion of no confidence this week against Tánaiste Joan Burton for making the appointment.