Marc MacSharry stands over 'lazy public servants' comments

Marc MacSharry: "Such comments are unpopular but it is something that we need to address." Picture: Gareth Chaney Collins

A Fianna Fáil TD has said he stands by comments he made accusing public servants of laziness and using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to lie on the couch and watch box sets.

Marc MacSharry said his remarks were intended to be "evocative" and public servants should be subjected to scrutiny.