FF’s O'Rourke refuses to apologise for racist slur

Seanad leader Mary O’Rourke today refused to apologise over claims that she used a racist remark to praise her supporters.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2006 - 13:57

Seanad leader Mary O’Rourke today refused to apologise over claims that she used a racist remark to praise her supporters.

The veteran politician controversially thanked her Fianna Fáil campaign team for working like blacks to secure her nomination in the next general election.

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