Taoiseach Simon Harris apologized to Charlotte Fallon, a carer who expressed her concerns about the government's support for the disability sector, after a video of their brief encounter went viral. Harris walked away from Fallon mid-conversation, sparking criticism. He later contacted her personally and offered an apology, stating he was passionate about supporting disability services.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said there is "no excuse" for his failure to engage with a woman in Kanturk, Cork in an exchange that was captured in a now viral video.
Read more:Social welfare Ireland: Thousands can claim little-known €420 towards heating as temperatures plunge When he replied "no you weren't", she said "yes we were, the disability sector is a joke, you've done nothing for us, our people are suffering." "He said it was subject he was passionate on, and I said so am I. He said there was no need for that, you were only doing your shopping, I was harsh. He said I deserved to have my say. I’m glad I got the apology.”The Fine Gael leader said he is passionate about supporting disability services, after seeing his parents deal with the securing services for his brother who has autism.
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