The Taoiseach has said there was 'no excuse' for not 'giving the time he should have' to the carer who questioned him in a Cork supermarket yesterday
The disability worker who was filmed having a tense exchange with Taoiseach Simon Harris while the Fine Gael leader was out canvassing in Cork on Friday has said she was left “shaken” following the interaction.
Ms Fallon, who was visibly upset during the exchange, said she was very passionate about her job but expressed concerns that there was 'no mention whatsoever' of people in her line of work in the latest budget. Speaking to The Irish Times today, Ms Fallon said the exchange with Mr Harris left her in tears, as she described the actions of the Taoiseach as 'horrible'.
“I’ve just come off the phone with Simon Harris," she said. "I’m still a bit shook. He rang me and apologised and took full responsibility. The Fine Gael leader also stressed he is very passionate about supporting disability services, having grown up seeing the struggles his parents faced trying to find supports for his brother, who has autism.
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