Gabriel Scally: 'Public spat' between Leo Varadkar and Nphet 'unedifying'

Gabriel Scally (pictured) said that the Tánaiste’s comments have not been helpful. File photo

Public health expert Dr Gabriel Scally has described the “public spat” between the Tánaiste and Nphet as unedifying and said Leo Varadkar's comments illustrate a "lack of statesmanship".

Dr Scally said that while he agreed with Mr Varadkar on some matters, he did not think that his comments on television were the way to do things.