Taoiseach: President Higgins did not go too far with Defence Forces comments

The Taoiseach does not believe President Michael D Higgins went too far in comments he made around the Defence Forces.

Taoiseach: President Higgins did not go too far with Defence Forces comments

The Taoiseach does not believe President Michael D Higgins went too far in comments he made around the Defence Forces.

Mr Higgins has been privately accused by Government Ministers of "interfering" in a political matter when he claimed the Defence Forces should have incomes that are sufficient to provide for themselves and their families.

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