"First-time Labour TD Ciar e1n Ahern has apologised to his Labour Party colleagues after his tweet defending the People Before Profit Solidarity TD Paul Murphy caused "a lot of hurt" across the party."
"His post on X followed comments by Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys relating to the treatment of former Labour leader Joan Burton at an anti-water charges protest in 2014."
Ciar e1n Ahern, a first-time Labour TD, apologised to Labour Party colleagues after a tweet defending People Before Profit Solidarity TD Paul Murphy caused "a lot of hurt" across the party. The tweet followed comments on X by Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys about the treatment of former Labour leader Joan Burton at a 2014 anti-water charges protest. The apology acknowledged the emotional impact within the party and attempted to address internal tensions triggered by social media commentary tied to historical events. The incident highlights sensitivities around past protests and public remarks.
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