Minister John Halligan attacks ‘head banger’ Donald Trump

Junior Jobs Minister John Halligan has launched an all-out attack on US president-elect Donald Trump, calling him a brute, a misogynist and a headbanger and is urging Irish people to oppose him.

Mr Halligan said he would refuse to deal with the incoming US president if he ever visits Ireland and Irish citizens should protest if he comes here.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Halligan criticised Fine Gael figures and others who have toned down criticism of Mr Trump since his shock victory.