Protesters confront Taoiseach

A father of three accused Taoiseach Enda Kenny of forcing emigration on his children.

Protesters confront Taoiseach
Tue, 15 May, 2012 - 01:00
Eoghan MacConnell

Peadar Doyle confronted Mr Kenny as he arrived at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone, Co Westmeath, to campaign for a yes vote in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum.

“Back in 1958, I was forced out of this country. You are now forcing my children and my grandchildren out of this country,” said Mr Doyle.

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