Judge apologises for 'coloured people' remarks in court

A second judge has apologised for comments made against non-nationals.

Judge apologises for 'coloured people' remarks in court

A Longford judge who made controversial remarks about two non-national defendants before him in court has apologised for his comments.

Judge John Neilan made the apology in a statement issued today by the Courts Service in relation to reported comments by him in Longford District Court earlier this week.

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