Kerry councillor apologises for 'spur-of-the-moment' comment to female councillor

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council has apologised to a female councillor for "an inappropriate spur-of-the-moment comment".

Cllr John Sheahan yesterday told his Fine Gael party colleague Cllr Aoife Thornton that she should "dye the hair blonde" in order to be noticed for speaking time in the chamber.