Brendan Gleeson does not regret calling Micheál Martin a 'moron' 

Brendan Glesson is supporting a major fundraising effort for a hospice in north Dublin. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

Brendan Gleeson has said he had a reason to call Micheál Martin a “moron” almost 20 years ago, but the Irish actor added he now prefers a more constructive approach.

The Hollywood star said it was the way he “really felt at the time” after witnessing “unacceptable” treatment at a hospital.