Leo Varadkar under fire for ECB interest rates remarks

The Tánaiste called on the ECB to increase interest rates to tackle inflation, prompting criticism from Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty, who says such a move would be reckless 

Sinn Fein spokesperson on finance Pearse Doherty said the Tánaiste's call to increase interest rates to tackle inflation would mean further price hikes. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Tánaiste has been criticised for calling for a review of "monetary policy" to tackle inflation.

Leo Varadkar made the comments on Thursday night, with Sinn Féin alleging Mr Varadkar was advocating for a change in interest rates from the European Central Bank.