Taoiseach walks back his earlier description of McGahon assault as a 'scuffle'  

Senator John McGahon leaving the Four Courts in June this year. Picture: Collins Courts

Taoiseach Simon Harris has walked back his previous description of an altercation involving John McGahon as a “scuffle”, saying that he had not seen the video at the time.

Pressure has grown on the Fine Gael senator over the last two days, but Mr Harris has continued to back the Louth candidate amid questions from other political leaders.