Barroso target of a disgraceful attack

THE attack by former MEP Patricia McKenna on the president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, when he addressed a National Forum on Europe meeting in Dublin recently, was disgraceful and highly offensive.

She said Barroso should stop interfering in Irish affairs and that he should stay out of the country during this EU referendum campaign.

Barroso was invited to address the National Forum on Europe meeting and, after his address, took questions from all participants, including Ms McKenna.

It is worth noting she had no problems with Jens Peter Bonde, one of the leaders of the no campaign in Europe, addressing the same forum on March 6 last.

It appears Ms McKenna only has a problem with democratically elected European leaders commenting on the Irish referendum once they come from the yes side.

But if you come from the no side, you are most welcome to come to Ireland and put forward your case.

Seán Ó Cuill

Barrd’Inse

Coolea

Macroom

Co Cork