Joe Brolly regrets 'childish, crude gesture' on podcast about the presidency
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Joe Brolly regrets 'childish, crude gesture' on podcast about the presidency
"Candidate Heather Humphreys said she felt it was 'misogynistic'"
"Joe Brolly says he regrets a "childish, crude and inappropriate gesture" made on a podcast while talking about the presidential election campaign."
"It came after Fine Gael's candidate Heather Humphreys said the video was "very misogynistic" and was "targeted at women"."
Joe Brolly said he regrets making a childish, crude and inappropriate gesture on a podcast while discussing the presidential election campaign. Candidate Heather Humphreys said she felt the gesture and the related video were misogynistic. Fine Gael's candidate described the video as very misogynistic and targeted at women. The comments prompted public criticism and a statement of regret from Brolly. The controversy centers on perceived sexism during a high-profile election campaign and concerns about how such material affects and targets women. The incident raised questions about broadcast standards and responsibilities of public figures.
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