Taoiseach launches veiled attack on Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

"Remarks at annual FF Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown suggest she is 'not pro-EU'"

"Micheál Martin was speaking at the annual Fianna Fáil Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown, Co. Kildare today, where he criticised people who claim they are pro-EU, but also complain about Ireland losing sovereignty."

"The Taoiseach has launched a veiled attack on Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly."

Micheál Martin launched a veiled attack on Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly while speaking at the annual Fianna Fáil Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown, Co. Kildare. He criticised individuals who profess to be pro‑EU yet complain about Ireland losing sovereignty, framing their stance as inconsistent. His comments were delivered at the traditional Bodenstown gathering that commemorates Wolfe Tone and draws Fianna Fáil figures. The remarks implied a direct challenge to Connolly’s positioning on EU matters. The event occurred today and formed part of the commemorative programme attended by party members and local representatives.

Read at Irish Independent