Michael Healy-Rae denies making homophobic remark in Dáil row with Leo Varadkar

The Tánaiste hit out at the Kerry TD's language, taking issue with the use of the term "airy-fairy"
Michael Healy-Rae denies making homophobic remark in Dáil row with Leo Varadkar

Michael Healy-Rae and Leo Varadkar debate in the Dáil.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 - 12:40
Steve Neville, Paul Hosford and Rebecca Laffan

Michael Healy-Rae has defended comments he made in a Dáil debate with Leo Varadkar.

The Tánaiste hit out at the Kerry TD's language, taking issue with the use of the term "airy-fairy".

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