Tánaiste quizzed on use of 'fake profiles' on social media by politicians

Micheál Martin accused Independent TD Verona Murphy of 'innuendo' and said she should 'call it out' if she was aware of particular people using fake accounts

Independent TD Verona Murphy said there was now a 'staggering' number of fake social media accounts and asked Micheál Martin if he was aware of any members of his party using such profiles. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins 

Questions about political candidates who "hide behind fake profiles" have been raised with the Tánaiste in the Dáil.

Independent TD Verona Murphy said there was now a "staggering" number of fake social media accounts and asked Micheál Martin if he was aware of any members of his party using such profiles.