Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was invited to Katherine Zappone's Merrion Hotel event | JOE.ie

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When asked if he accepted Leo Varadkar's explanation of his attendance at the event, Donohoe replied: 'I absolutely do'

While the Attorney General has stated the event did not breach regulations, there have been questions as to whether it breached Fáilte Ireland guidelines in place for the hospitality sector.over attending the gathering, but stated that the event was not in breach of the government regulations in place at the time and"probably wasn't in breach" of the Fáilte Ireland guidelines.

Asked if he accepted Varadkar's explanation, which in itself was the source of some controversy, Donohoe said:"I absolutely do. The Tánaiste has apologised for his attendance at the event and, of course, I apologise for the annoyance and difficulty that I of course accept has been caused by this public controversy.

"The Government has acted now to change the guidance or make it very clear regarding outdoor gatherings." On Monday, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan - who himself recently attended an event organised by Green Party candidate Claire Byrne at Merrion cricket grounds - said he believed the controversyIn response to Ryan's comments, Donohoe said:"I think as the country are weighing up the confidence they have in the government and also in the future of our public health, I'd also make the point that this has happened across a period in which our vaccination programme has been vaccinating...

 

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