Taoiseach faces protests and 'whitewash' claims before Cork City Council address

Micheál Martin had to step through irate protesters calling for better services for children with special needs, as well as pro-neutrality protesters

Taoiseach Michael Martin was heckled by protesters outside Cork City Hall before the beginning a special sitting of Cork City Council. Picture: Larry Cummins

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faced protests and claims that he was attempting to “whitewash his record” before he addressed a special meeting of Cork City Council on Wednesday.

Members of the Families Unite for Services and Support (Fuss) campaign, who are fighting for services for their children, and members of the Cork Neutrality League protested outside City Hall as he arrived.