Politics

Throwing of excrement at TDs a sign of ‘creeping sinister aggression’ towards politicians

Minister of State Anne Rabbitte and TD Ciarán Cannon were at a public meeting in Galway when the incident occurred

Minister of State Anne Rabbitte has reported the incident to gardaí. Photograph: Collins
Minister of State Anne Rabbitte has reported the incident to gardaí. Photograph: Collins
Sarah Burns
Andrew Hamilton
Pat Leahy
Thu Jan 05 2023 - 12:02

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Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times
Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times