Taoiseach's defence of Leo Varadkar over Zappone event 'peeving people' in Fianna Fáil

The party's youth wing issued a statement saying it was 'deeply concerned' with Mr Varadkar's attendance of the event, with TDs claiming this reflects what many members are saying

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has accepted Mr Vardakar's explanation of his attendance at the event organised by former children's minister Katherine Zappone at the Merrion Hotel last month. File Picture: Julien Behal

Fianna Fáil TDs are being contacted by furious members who are calling on the party to condemn Leo Varadkar's attendance at a private outdoor party while public health messaging said to avoid crowds.

Yesterday, the youth wing of Fianna Fáil called for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to resign.