Minister alleged to have made slur against hunger striking abuse survivors, Dáil is told by TD

February 25, 2026 22:23 UTC

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Minister alleged to have made slur against hunger striking abuse survivors, Dáil is told by TD

A Government minister claimed a hunger strike “would not do any harm” to one of the campaigners who sought an apology from the State over institutional abuse, a TD has claimed in the Dáil.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2026 22:23 UTC

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