TD Feighan avoids comment on elbowing incident

Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said he is not able to make any further comment in relation to an incident in Roscommon last week in which he elbowed a protestor in the ribs.

John McDermott was part of a small group of demonstrators hoping to speak with the Taoiseach, who was on a visit to the town on Friday.

However, Deputy Feighan intervened and elbowed Mr Mc Dermott in the ribs several times.

He has since apologised for the incident saying he overreacted.

Statement from Deputy Frank Feighan. http://t.co/QJE2C63fSN

— Frank Feighan T.D. (@FrankFeighan) September 27, 2014

A formal complaint has since been made to Gardaí and in a tweet this afternoon Deputy Feighan said he is seeking a meeting with his solicitor and will not be able to make any further comment.

In reaction to recent events. I'm currently seeking a meeting with my solicitor.I will not be able to make any further comment !!Thank you

— Frank Feighan T.D. (@FrankFeighan) September 29, 2014