Former ceann comhairle criticises politicians for prioritising social media over public engagement

Seán Ó Fearghaíl said TDs should be on the ground in communities rather than posting social media photographs of themselves at 'every dog fight' in their constituency

Former ceann comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 'People need to feel that sense of commitment, that sense of being heard, of being respected and seeing their priorities recognised.'

The former ceann comhairle has criticised politicians for focusing on their social media content rather than actively listening to the public.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl said the disillusionment among a significant proportion of the public is a cause for grave concern following a disappointing turnout at the general election.