US EditionBrendan Gleeson Does Not Regret Micheal Martin ‘Moron’ Outburst
- Irish actor Brendan Gleeson reaffirmed his 2006 criticism of healthcare after witnessing unacceptable hospital treatment and calling Micheal Martin a moron.
- Gleeson explained his outburst stemmed from seeing coffins near his dying mother-in-law’s bed while Martin's name appeared on an oncology unit plaque.
- He opposes profit-driven care, calling it counterproductive, and supports a compassionate, well-staffed approach exemplified by St Francis Hospice’s ongoing fundraising efforts.
- Last year, nearly 2,300 individuals received care at St Francis Hospice’s two locations, and there are plans to construct a new 24-bed facility funded by a €20 million campaign that encourages local volunteers to contribute by purchasing symbolic bricks.
- Gleeson recognized some progress and Martin’s growth over nearly two decades, yet he continued to express concerns about the privatization of healthcare while advocating for a more constructive dialogue amid ongoing public health challenges.
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Brendan Gleeson: ‘I had reasons to call Taoiseach a moron’
Brendan Gleeson has said he won’t take back calling Taoiseach Micheál Martin a ‘moron’ almost 20 years ago, but the actor added he now prefers a more constructive approach. The Hollywood star said it was the way he ‘really felt at the time’ after witnessing ‘unacceptable’ treatment at a hospital. Gleeson, who is now supporting a major fundraising effort for St Francis Hospice in Raheny, Dublin, criticised the health service on an appearance on T…
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