Regina Doherty
Regina Doherty is a Fine Gael Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Ireland, known for her advocacy on consumer rights and digital security. Recently, she has been vocal about the alarming increase in accommodation booking scams, particularly those associated with platforms like booking.com, which have surged by 900% in the past two years. Doherty has called for urgent investigations into these scams, emphasizing the need for better enforcement of EU consumer protection laws and greater resources to safeguard online consumers.
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The hot school meals programme was set up six years ago by Fine Gael’s Regina Doherty, who is now sampling the culinary delights of Brussels as a first-time MEP.
A call from ‘Death’ turns a junior minister into a detective – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, commented on the investigation into manipulated sexually explicit images.
EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Regina Doherty, an Irish MEP, said she welcomed the formal investigation.
EU launches inquiry into X over sexually explicit images made by Grok AI | Grok AIUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26Regina Doherty is referenced for alleging that Fianna Fáil was preparing to enter government with Sinn Féin.
Catherine Connolly is going to win. Heather Humphreys needs to be a better loser – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Regina Doherty said there should be a contest if Mr Kelly and Ms Humphreys both put their names forward.
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-18
Regina Doherty, the government-appointed leader of Seanad Éireann, provided evidence that there were at least nine genders in existence.
There is no ‘right’ to subvert women’s freedom to have their own events and spaces – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23
Regina Doherty spoke of Mr O’Donovan’s work in supporting the arts while backing the measures he brought to Cabinet.
Fine Gael MEPs urge Minister to meet organisation pushing for charge on TV streaming services – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Regina Doherty said booking.com-related scams in particular have increased by up to 900 per cent over the last two years.
Call for urgent investigation into ‘alarming surge’ in accommodation booking scams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
