Varadkar and Doherty clash in heated Dáil exchange

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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar accused Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty of having abused and mistreated a member of An Garda Siochana. The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD during a debate on the cost of living crisis in the chamber. Mr Doherty had referred to a garda investigation, which the DPP is currently considering, over a proposed GP contract.

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Leo Varadkar and Pearse Doherty Dáil exchange: Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty ‘abused and mistreated’ a garda, Varadkar tells Dáil

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has accused Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty of having “abused and mistreated” a garda, which led to him being arrested and prosecuted in court.

3 months ago·Ireland

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Irish Mirror

Doherty accused by Varadkar of having 'abused and mistreated' garda in Dail row

The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after 'cheap shots' were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis

3 months ago·Ireland

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Irish Examiner

Varadkar accuses Doherty of having 'abused and mistreated' garda amid Dáil row

The Dáil say a series of bitter and personal exchanges take place during Leaders' Questions

3 months ago·Ireland

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Dublin Live

Leo Varadkar accuses TD of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row

The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after “cheap shots” were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis

3 months ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Irish Times

Varadkar and Doherty clash in heated Dáil exchange

Leo Varadkar has hit out at Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty over "cheap shots” in a tense Dáil debate after Doherty referenced a private dinner hosted by Varadkar.

3 months ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Buzz.ie

Varadkar claims Doherty 'abused and mistreated' a Garda, during heated Dáil row

The Tánaiste and Sinn Fein deputy were involved in personalised and bitter exchanges in the Dáil chamber amid a discussion on the rising cost of living

3 months ago

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