Micheál Martin says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is 'in the camp' against EU

Taoiseach says public needs to to stand up against 'those who pretend to be pro-EU but in practice invest all of their energy in attacking the Union'

Catherine Connolly meeting local people in Milltown Malbay in Co Clare while canvassing on Saturday. Picture: Eamon Ward

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has accused independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly of being “in the camp” against the EU.

Ahead of Friday’s vote, Mr Martin, who has said he will vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, criticised people who say they are “pro-EU but...”.