Healy-Rae Slammed Over Child Comments: "This is NOT Acceptable!"
The internet went wild this week after a video of Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae surfaced online. The video, which has since gone viral, shows Healy-Rae making comments about children that have been widely condemned as inappropriate and insensitive.
The video, which appears to have been filmed at a recent public event, shows Healy-Rae chatting with a group of people. In the clip, he can be heard making comments about children that have been interpreted by many as sexist and condescending. The specific comments have been met with widespread outrage, with many people expressing their disappointment and anger at the TD's remarks.
"This is NOT Acceptable!" one Twitter user wrote, echoing the sentiments of many online. "Healy-Rae needs to be called out for these comments. Children are not toys and should be treated with respect." Others slammed Healy-Rae's remarks as "disgusting" and "out of touch."
The backlash against Healy-Rae's comments has been swift and widespread. Numerous media outlets have published articles condemning his remarks, and several politicians have spoken out against him. The video has also been shared widely on social media, with many people expressing their disgust at the comments.
This isn't the first time Healy-Rae has been criticized for his comments. He's previously been accused of making sexist and homophobic remarks. However, the recent video has sparked renewed outrage, with many people demanding that he be held accountable for his words.
Healy-Rae has yet to respond to the backlash over his comments. However, his silence has only fueled the anger of those who feel he needs to be held responsible for his actions. It remains to be seen how this will play out, but it's clear that Healy-Rae's comments have struck a nerve with many people. This is just the latest example of how public figures need to be more careful about what they say in the age of social media.