Traveller groups say apology is not enough from Fine Gael politician 

Traveller groups say apology is not enough from Fine Gael politician 

Fine Gael's Limerick City North councillor, Olivia O'Sullivan, has apologised for two tweets made in 2012, now deleted, in which she used the word 'knacker'.

A Limerick councillor’s apology over racist comments against Travellers on social media means nothing unless it is backed up by positive actions, Traveller rights groups have said.

Fine Gael's Limerick City North councillor, Olivia O'Sullivan, has apologised for two tweets made in 2012, now deleted, in which she used the word 'knacker'.

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