Ivan Yates Has ‘some Regrets’ over Smear Remark – but Tells TDs Catherine Connolly Campaign ‘Weaponised’ Comments

MCGUIRK: The Yates affair shows TDs at their worst

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Ivan Yates has ‘some regrets’ over smear remark – but tells TDs Catherine Connolly campaign ‘weaponised’ comments

Broadcaster and media coach Ivan Yates has said he has “some regrets” about his comments that Fine Gael should “smear the bejaysus” out of Catherine Connolly during the presidential campaign.

Ivan Yates: "I have some regrets in relation to the 'smearing the bejesus' comment"

Yates said politics is a ‘knock down, drag down business’.

Brian Brennan Confronts Ivan Yates Over "Smear" Comment About Catherine Connolly in Heated Oireachtas Exchange

In a fiery exchange during an Oireachtas meeting last night, North Wexford TD Brian Brennan sharply confronted former politician and media pundit Ivan Yates over his derogatory comments regarding presidential candidate Catherine Connolly. The controversy stems from Yates’ use of the phrase “smear the bejesus out of Catherine” during a discussion on political campaigning, which […] The post Brian Brennan Confronts Ivan Yates Over “Smear” Comment …