‘Melodrama and over-dramatics’ in reaction to Katherine Zappone controversy – Taoiseach

He said it was 'not comparable' to the controversy which saw former Fianna Fáil agriculture minster Barry Cowen resign last year

Micheál Martin called for ‘balance and perspective’. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there has been “melodrama and over-dramatics” in the reaction to the Katherine Zappone controversy.

Mr Martin has brushed off suggestions that Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney should resign over the affair amid claims it was “overshadowing” the work of Government.