Greek deal: War of words in the Dáil

The Greek deal set off a bitter war of words in Irish politics with the Coalition using it to brand Sinn Féin as economically “stupid”, while Gerry Adams hit back describing the Government’s attitude towards Athens as “obscene”.

Tánaiste Joan Burton laid into Sinn Féin over their support for the hardline policies of Greece’s ruling Syriza party before Athens largely abandoned its anti-austerity stance in the face of massive pressure from Germany.

“I’ve never been a fan of default. I do know that Sinn Féin, notwithstanding the fact that, stupidly, they voted for the bank guarantee, they have always indicated that they may favour a default,” she said.