Tánaiste claims Sinn Féin is being 'pulled by the nose' on Israel-Hamas issue

Tánaiste Micheál Martin also said Sinn Féin had taken a 'disingenuous approach' by tabling a motion to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has hit out at Sinn Féin for "jumping on the political bandwagon" in calling for the expulsion of the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich (pictured). File picture: Niall Carson/PA

Sinn Féin has been accused of being "led by the nose" by the far-left on Israel and has prioritised political gain over of the many lives at stake.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has hit out at Sinn Féin for "jumping on the political bandwagon" in calling for the expulsion of the Israeli Ambassador and tabling a motion that he said was "factually wrong".