‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

Kevin Moran. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A junior minister has defended the expenditure around controversial projects financed by public money as he took aim at opposition politicians for not entering into government.

Minister of State Kevin “Boxer” Moran engaged in fierce exchanges in defence of public spending on a range of projects, including a security hut near Government Buildings and a bike shelter at Leinster House.