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Taoiseach declines to apologise for 'telling lies' remark

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has formally declined to apologise for claims that he said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was telling lies in the Dáil last week, saying: "I cannot withdraw a remark I did not make."

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror

Taoiseach says he didn't call Mary Lou McDonald a liar and can't withdraw remark

It follows tense scenes in the Dáil last week during a housing debate when Mr Martin said Ms McDonald was "ag insint bréaga arís"

·Ireland
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The JournalThe Journal

Taoiseach denies calling McDonald a liar and says he 'cannot withdraw a remark' he 'did not make'

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy told deputies that she was referring the matter to a Dáil committee in a bid to “avoid any further disorder”.

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RTÉRTÉ

Taoiseach declines to apologise for 'telling lies' remark

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has formally declined to apologise for claims that he said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was telling lies in the Dáil last week, saying: "I cannot withdraw a remark I did not make."

·Ireland
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Irish TimesIrish Times

Sinn Féin still awaiting clarification on whether Taoiseach will withdraw ‘telling lies’ comment

Michéal Martin said SF leader ‘ag insint bréaga’ in Dáil

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish Times broke the news in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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