Children's Minister defends Eamon Ryan's 'moment of human frailty'

Eamon Ryan, who has been defended for "a moment of human frailty" when he fell asleep during a debate on workers rights. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie File picture.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan falling asleep in the Dáil was "a moment of human frailty", according to Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman.

Meanwhile, a Green councillor has lashed out at the party, claiming it has "made a liar of her" over workers' rights and maternity leave.