The Tánaiste has responded to the Taoiseach's 'whingers' comment

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said she would not have used the Taoiseach’s “whingers” term to describe some people in his constituency.

The Tánaiste has responded to the Taoiseach's 'whingers' comment
Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 13:09

By Elaine Loughlin, political reporter

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said she would not have used the Taoiseach’s “whingers” term to describe some people in his constituency.

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