Catherine Connolly's comments on Germany would cause 'serious' damage if she were President, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says Catherine Connolly’s comments on German re-armament could harm Ireland’s ties with key European partners

Catherine Connolly: 'I made my comments about the ‘30s because of the similarities in the fear – the fear that is being felt on the ground.' Photo: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

Comments likening German re-armament to the 1930s could damage international relations if Catherine Connolly were President, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner that they could cause “serious” damage and impact on the Irish economy, trade and development aid work.