Independent TD Mattie McGrath has been heavily criticised for comparing passes for indoor hospitality to Nazism. Micheál Martin called him out after remarks by Mr McGrath were criticised by the Auschwitz Museum. Mr Martin said he should not make comparisons with the Holocaust but Mr McGrath insisted in reply: “I never uttered that word.” Instead he called on Mr Martin to withdraw the accusation. Mr Martin told him: “You have consistently made ridiculous remarks that are and insult and offensive. Mr McGrath made the comments today while speaking to the media with Independent TD Michael Healy Rae.

Source: Irish Independent July 13, 2021 16:51 UTC