Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it was never intended to publish his party’s comments Matthew Barrett during the coronation of Britain’s King Charles, reports RTE.
Mr Barrett apologized on Twitter this afternoon, saying: “On reflection, poor judgment on my part. Unreservedly apologise for any offence caused,” reports RTE.
The Taoiseach and his party attended the coronation in London on Saturday 6 May. President Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina, also attended the event.
This was the first time Irish leaders had attended a coronation.
Mr Barrett posted his comments on social media during the event, drawing criticism from the Irish and UK media, reports RTE.
Corona attendees were asked to turn off their mobile phones. However, Mr Barrett is said to have posted comments and photos on his Instagram account from Westminster Abbey.
“They were private messages sent on his private account, he never intended them to go public, but that happens sometimes,” Mr Varadkar said, reports RTE.
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