Aontú leader sends legal letter to Labour TD over abortion tweet

Peadar Tóibín says Aodhán Ó Ríordáin's post about his stance on abortion is 'completely untrue... constitutes hate speech' and puts his family in danger

Peadar Tóibín: 'If anyone was to say that a politician is letting people die, that would motivate people to abuse them verbally or physically. My instinct is to correct the record and protect my family.' Picture: Collins

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín is “considering his position” after sending a legal letter to a Labour TD regarding a social media post.

Mr Tóibín sent a solicitor’s letter to Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin last week after a post on Mr Ó Riordain’s Twitter feed criticised Mr Tóibín's stance on the abortion issue.