Taoiseach hits out at 'corrosive anti-EU' sentiment among opposition TDs and MEPs

Martin says one-third of Ireland’s MEPs are reliable votes for attacking the EU and defending its opponents

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has strongly defended Ireland’s place in Europe. File Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has slammed what he called “corrosive anti-EU” diatribes from Opposition TDs and MEPs who blamed the Union for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Speaking at a commemorative event to mark the dead leaders of the 1916 Rising, Mr Martin strongly defended Ireland’s place in Europe.