Cork TD apologises for threat to garda

A FINE GAEL TD has publicly apologised to the garda he threatened when she stopped him driving out of the gates of Leinster House while drunk.

Cork South West TD PJ Sheehan said the garda who ordered the barriers at the Merrion Road gate to stay closed when he tried to drive home had acted properly.

“I wish to offer a full and unreserved apology for my behaviour.