Barry Cowen 'sorry if people were offended' by sweets comment on eviction

The Fianna Fáil TD has come under heavy criticism for his comments from fellow TDs and members of the public

Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen at Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said that he is "sorry if people were offended" by comments he made during a heated Dáil debate on Wednesday.

While speaking in Leinster House ahead of the Labour motion of no confidence in the Government, which the Government won, Mr Cowen referred to a previous vote on extending the eviction ban.