Norris withdraws Doherty remarks

Former presidential candidate Senator David Norris has withdrawn remarks he made during a Seanad debate which were branded sexist.

Norris withdraws Doherty remarks

Former presidential candidate Senator David Norris has withdrawn remarks he made during a Seanad debate which were branded sexist.

The gay and human rights campaigner, who accused Fine Gael TD Regina Doherty of “talking through her fanny” about the abolition of the upper house, said his language was “intemperate”.

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