Cathal Crowe, a TD from Clare, faced backlash for remarks made during a discussion on Israeli military activities in Gaza. He aimed to point out the British Army's historical actions in Ireland but mistakenly asserted that they had never retaliated with bombing. Upon realizing the error after reviewing the transcript, Crowe issued a heartfelt apology to victims of British atrocities and emphasized the need for historical accuracy, particularly in conveying Ireland's past. His family’s history with British military actions influenced his approach and criticism of the British forces.
"I wanted to make the point that brutal, bad, and all as the British armed forces have been on this island for a very long time, they never resorted to sending over the Royal Air Force, tanks and missiles to pummel Irish cities."
"Regrettably, speaking largely off the cuff, I clumsily and wrongly stated that 'they never retaliated by bombing and shooting the civilian population of Ireland'."
"My apology is to the victims of British terror and atrocities. My apology is also to those of you who care about Irish history and the accuracy with which it should be conveyed."
"It was a genuine slip-up on my part, but it was wrong - and I wish to today unequivocally and profusely apologise."
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