Social Protection Minister says she will pay back €16k top up

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has said she will pay back any monies she received as Government chief whip if asked to do so, writes Daniel McConnell.

Social Protection Minister says she will pay back €16k top up
Sun, 20 Aug, 2017 - 17:20

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has said she will pay back any monies she received as Government chief whip if asked to do so, writes Daniel McConnell.

During her time as chief whip, Ms Doherty received an additional €15,829, but the legalities of the payment have been unclear.

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