Matt Barrett apologises for 'poor judgement' over ‘irreverent’ coronation posts

Matt Barrett 'never intended comments to go public, but that happens sometimes', says Taoiseach

The comments by Matt Barrett, which were shared in a private Instagram group of more than 350 followers, were revealed over the weekend.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken to his partner Matt Barrett over comments made in a private group on his Instagram account relating to the recent coronation of Britain's King Charles III.

The comments, which were shared in a private group of more than 350 followers, were revealed over the weekend.