Ivana Bacik apologises for attendance at Zappone's Merrion event

'Alan Kelly has accepted my apology'

Labour TD Ivana Bacik has apologised for attending the event in the Merrion Hotel. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Dáil's newest TD has apologised for her attendance at Katherine Zappone's Merrion Hotel event.

Labour TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik this evening issued a statement apologising for her attendance at the event, which prompted clarification from the Attorney General on the rules around gatherings.