Fianna Fáil TD apologises for inaccurate Dáil claim about British army actions in Ireland

Cathal Crowe says he misspoke during a debate on Gaza, formally correcting Dáil record after strong criticism
Fianna Fáil TD apologises for inaccurate Dáil claim about British army actions in Ireland

Clare TD Cathal Crowe has formally corrected the Dáil record over his comments after significant criticism was levelled against him. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Thu, 29 May, 2025 - 11:43
Tadgh McNally Political Reporter

A Fianna Fáil TD has apologised for claiming in the Dáil yesterday that no British soldiers had ever shot or bombed the civilian population of Ireland.

Clare TD Cathal Crowe has formally corrected the Dáil record over his comments after significant criticism was levelled against him.

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