The founder of the suicide prevention awareness charity Pieta House’s Joan Freeman has heavily criticised the Taoiseach Enda Kenny for taking part in the event despite knowing about the enforced cuts to the mental health budget.
Ms Freeman who recently spoke about the event which took place over the weekend has slammed Mr Kenny for his actions claiming he had ‘some neck’.
Ms Freeman’s comments which have received large support on social media, come after an eventful weekend which seen a number of opposition TD’s along with mental health advocacy groups questioning Mr Kenny’s motives for taking part in the event given the current situation.
The Taoiseach who also received a backlash of criticism from there general public has yet to respond to the latest bout of criticism, after he enraged advocacy groups over the weekend when he posted a video on social media showing him taking part in the annual event during his recent state visit to Canada.
Speaking about the Taoiseach’s actions Ms Freeman told The Irish Times:”I’m just surprised that the leader of our country has the neck, basically, to walk in Darkness into Light, and then insist, when this is brought up by Micheál Martin that Helen McEntee, who has no power whatsoever, to meet with the spokesperson with Fianna Fáil, and that is going to resolve everything.”