Cathal Crowe, a TD from Clare, faced backlash over his comments regarding the Israeli army's actions in Gaza, which he later clarified related historically to the British Army in Ireland. Crowe apologized in the Dáil, emphasizing his commitment to accurately convey Irish history. He admitted that his remark downplayed the impact of the British military's actions, which had severely affected his own family during historical conflicts. Crowe expressed a deep regret for his "genuine slip-up," reinforcing the need for clarity on historical injustices.
Mr. Crowe apologized to "the victims of British terror and atrocities" in the Dáil, acknowledging his comments on British military actions in Ireland were inaccurate.
He clarified that his intention was not to disregard the historical violence inflicted by the British Army, stating that his remarks were a "genuine slip-up".
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