'I'm a human and I make mistakes', says Harris after Cork carer interaction

The Fine Gael leader went on to say: 'I think people, I hope people, like to see humility in politics. If you get something wrong, you own it'

Simon Harris said that he was 'holding his hands up' on the incident with Charlotte Fallon, but was not 'over-analysing' it. Picture: Fergal Phillips/ Released on behalf of Fine Gael

The Taoiseach has said that he "is human and made a mistake" in his interaction with a Cork carer.

Simon Harris on Saturday apologised to care worker Charlotte Fallon after a video of her challenging him on the Government's record on disability services went viral over the weekend. She had challenged Mr Harris while he was canvasing in a Kanturk supermarket.