Spuds and kebabs are only off the menu due to political correctness

CONOR LENIHAN’s remark in the Dáil that “Deputy Higgins should stick with the kebabs” was intended as a jibe at Joe Higgins, not at Turkish workers.

“I regret the remarks made and I apologise sincerely if any offence was taken,” Conor announced shortly afterwards.

In politics it is not generally smart to highlight the achievements of opponents, which is what Conor did. People can spend a whole political career without ever making the kind of impact that Joe Higgins has made in helping to expose the mistreatment of Gama workers.