Doherty criticises secrecy around Ministers' 'laundry allowance'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended a tax break for Ministers, despite promising to abolish it while in Opposition.

Doherty criticises secrecy around Ministers' 'laundry allowance'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today defended a tax break for Ministers, despite promising to abolish it while in Opposition.

The Dual Abode Allowance allows 13 Ministers from outside Dublin claim up to €6,500 each for having a second home in the city.

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