'I made an error, I am profoundly sorry': Buttimer apologises for attendance at Oireachtas golf dinner 

Senator Jerry Buttimer, who lost the party whip and resigned as leas cathaoirleach of the Seanad in the wake of the golf dinner, has apologised for his attendance. File Picture: Gareth Chaney Collins

Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer has said he is “embarrassed” and “mortified” following his attendance at the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Galway and wishes he could turn back the clock by 15 days.

Mr Buttimer said he regrets his failings and shortcomings in attending the dinner.