Mattie McGrath refuses to withdraw ‘Nazi Hitler time’ remark from Dáil record

Micheál Martin said the remark was “disgraceful and contemptible” and called for Mr McGrath to withdraw it

Mattie McGrath at Leinster House. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has refused to withdraw a remark he made in the Dáil comparing policing of Covid restrictions with Nazism.

Numerous TDs claimed on Wednesday that a planned protest by taxi drivers on Thursday has been “banned” by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris – something denied by gardaí.