Cork TD Michael Collins apologises for calling Shane Ross a 'scumbag'

Independent TD for Cork South West Michael Collins has apologised for calling Shane Ross "a scumbag" who was on "the scrap heap of Irish politics".

Independent TD for Cork South West, Michael Collins, has apologised for calling Shane Ross "a scumbag", saying "I probably was tired" when he made the comment.

The 51-year-old, re-elected to Dáil Éireann on the first count as he topped the poll in last weekend's election, said the language used was "over the top".