An Independent Tipperary councillor has said the Travelling community has “no respect for land or people or Garda”. The female constituent had raised concerns with Mr Moran about presidential candidate Peter Casey’s comments on the Travelling community. His email to the constituent, seen by The Irish Times, said the Travelling community “have no respect for land or people or Garda not like old times”. In a Facebook post at the time Mr Lowry welcomed his return to the council, describing Mr Moran as a “capable and loyal member of the Lowry Team”. Following criticism of his comments, Mr Casey suspended campaigning on Friday to consider if he would continue in the race to be president.

Source: The Irish Times October 19, 2018 16:41 UTC