FG councillor apologises for saying US economy is 'ruled by the Jews'

Another councillor, in response to the comment, said: 'I think we all stand against anti-semitism and it’d be helpful if she could withdraw that particular use of words'

The comment was made during a meeting of Dublin City Council to debate a motion calling for the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill. File photo

A Fine Gael councillor has apologised for saying that the US economy is “ruled by the Jews, by Israel” at a Dublin City Council meeting on Monday.

Kimmage-Rathmines councillor, Punam Rane, made the claim during a debate on a motion calling for the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill at the monthly meeting on Monday evening.